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LS02 RNY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 130,164 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 115,288 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,653 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 68,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,922 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 49,846 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RNY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

LS02 RNY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LS02 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 RNY shows 12 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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