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LT02 GSO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 GSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,694 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 85,678 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,408 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,646 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,966 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,353 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,930 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 43,849 miles

front and rear no plates do not conform to legislation

Pass 15 May 2008 35,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,282 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 28,340 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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LT02 GSO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT02 GSO, 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 LT02 GSO registered?

LT02 GSO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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