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LW52 FUT

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,271 mi
Last recorded65,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 65,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 64,906 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 64,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 63,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,376 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,182 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn

rear offside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 48,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn

rear offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 36,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,428 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 FUT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

LW52 FUT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LW52 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 FUT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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