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LW52 CCY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,717 mi
Last recorded101,717 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 CCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 101,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 101,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 101,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,610 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,610 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,334 miles

both front tyres starting to perish at edges

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,327 miles

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

front brake discs worn

grease leaking slightly from both driveshaft outer joints

minor exhaust leak at rear

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,901 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 89,721 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,536 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,044 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 47,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,763 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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LW52 CCY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LW52 CCY, 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 LW52 CCY registered?

LW52 CCY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LW52 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 CCY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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