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LS52 EBC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,152 mi
Last recorded58,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 EBC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,152 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 58,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 52,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,041 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2017 42,807 miles

Front wipers juddering and smearing

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,708 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,540 miles

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N/s front tyre unevenly worn & just shy of legal limit

N/s rear brake disc badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blade juddering

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,280 miles

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

differential leaking oil

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

differential leaking oil

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,485 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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LS52 EBC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LS52 EBC, 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 LS52 EBC registered?

LS52 EBC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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