MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipes corroded at rear.
n/s/f suspension coil spring corroded.
Brake pipes corroded at rear.
Rear coil springs incomplete.
Rear tyre's wearing on edge's.
n/s/f suspension coil spring corroded.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded at rear.
Rear coil springs incomplete.
Rear tyre's wearing on edge's.
n/s/f suspension coil spring corroded.
Some free play in steering rack arms.
o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.
Front tyre's wearing low on inside edge's.
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
"play" in nearside inner rack joint
"play" in nearside inner rack joint
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
N/S inner track rod joint (steering rack) slight play.
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LW52 CDO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LW52 CDO, 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 LW52 CDO registered?
LW52 CDO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2002.
Is LW52 CDO safe to buy?
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