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LS02 DZV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 DZV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front bumper insecure

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Jul 2011 122,635 miles

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

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

near side front spot light missing

off side front suspention posistion sensor snaped

tyre presure warning lamp on

Fail 7 Jul 2011 122,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side front spot light missing

off side front suspention posistion sensor snaped

tyre presure warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,523 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 96,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,276 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 62,276 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 61,787 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,095 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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LS02 DZV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS02 DZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS02 DZV registered?

LS02 DZV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is LS02 DZV safe to buy?

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