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LV52 VDK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 139,515 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 139,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 136,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 133,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pad holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 124,407 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 116,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 116,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 108,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 108,108 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 99,031 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded x 2 N/S rear and above rear differential to O/S rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 99,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded x 2 N/S rear and above rear differential to O/S rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,054 miles

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

Traction control warning light is on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 87,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 76,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 76,792 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 67,221 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 58,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,475 miles

both rear top shock mounts deteriorated

n/s inner to outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear top shock mounts deteriorated

n/s inner to outer sill corroded

n/s steering tie bar damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 31,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,775 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 25,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LV52 VDK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV52 VDK, 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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LV52 VDK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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