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LR52 ZSD

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,655 mi
Last recorded163,655 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 ZSD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 163,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 161,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 161,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 159,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 156,697 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 156,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 154,937 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 154,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 154,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 154,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,150 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 151,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 150,712 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 150,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 148,513 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 148,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 145,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,887 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 139,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 139,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 131,509 miles

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs fully

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Dec 2012 131,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs fully

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,013 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,972 miles

movement in steering offside

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2008 87,357 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 87,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,010 miles

suspension sensor bracket broken o/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,189 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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LR52 ZSD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR52 ZSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR52 ZSD registered?

LR52 ZSD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is LR52 ZSD safe to buy?

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