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LX52 FTC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 FTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 77,697 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 77,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm, (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 61,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape. edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,213 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,952 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 30,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,506 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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LX52 FTC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LX52 FTC, 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 LX52 FTC registered?

LX52 FTC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LX52 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 FTC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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