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LS02 NHY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,135 mi
Last recorded62,135 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,135 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Nearside rear brake dics corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 62,135 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall.

Nearside rear brake dics corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,859 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 53,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

ns and os rear tyre and os front tyre rim protectors badly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,869 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 NHY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

LS02 NHY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is LS02 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 NHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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