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LX52 UEL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 82,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,971 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 79,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,507 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2016 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,196 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 52,474 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 52,474 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 38,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2008 29,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,563 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,539 miles

outer wall and rim damage to all four wheels

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 UEL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UEL, 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 LX52 UEL registered?

LX52 UEL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LX52 UEL safe to buy?

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