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LS52 RVM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,312 mi
Last recorded69,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

fuel cap washer deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2018 59,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 58,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2017 58,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,960 miles

slight play in offside front rack arm

Fail 23 May 2016 57,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and on the edges

slight play in offside front rack arm

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre - 3mm.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on.

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 3 May 2011 34,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 34,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,174 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,150 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,569 miles

brake pad low all round

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

oil leak

right rear tyre wall cut

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 RVM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LS52 RVM, 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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LS52 RVM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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