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LS02 OXK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 OXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 79,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 69,684 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 69,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,763 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,452 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,721 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 47,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 44,276 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 42,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 36,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 32,859 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,896 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 OXK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

LS02 OXK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is LS02 OXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 OXK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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