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LT52 YDR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 YDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 121,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 121,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 117,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,638 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 115,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 113,163 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f hub assembley

Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in o/s/f hub assembley

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,475 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 100,471 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,501 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 95,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,602 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 45,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

tyre montitor light on

low washer fluid light on

traction control light on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 28,619 miles

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

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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LT52 YDR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT52 YDR, 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 LT52 YDR registered?

LT52 YDR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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