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LT02 GVG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,202 mi
Last recorded109,202 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 109,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 107,697 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,646 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,470 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,038 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 96,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,020 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,328 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 85,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,366 miles

both front wipers smeary

near side front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,578 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 31,092 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 GVG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LT02 GVG, 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 LT02 GVG registered?

LT02 GVG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is LT02 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT02 GVG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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