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LT02 HCJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 116,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 114,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 109,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear number plate light dim but works

slight blow from catalytic converter gaskets

Fail 20 Jul 2021 109,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

reg lamp dim but works

Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,348 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,219 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,729 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 65,642 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 62,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 52,060 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,353 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 38,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,175 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 HCJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

LT02 HCJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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