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LX52 UDG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,496 mi
Last recorded128,496 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 UDG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,496 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 127,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2015 122,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,828 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,172 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 70,415 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW,AT 2MM,LIMIT 1.6MM

N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TREAD

Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,373 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 UDG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LX52 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

LX52 UDG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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