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LX52 WFJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,210 mi
Last recorded121,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 121,210 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 119,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested TYRE IN SUCH BAD CODITION IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear REAR SUSPENSION LIFTED UNEVEN, POSSIBLE SHOCK ABSOBER OR SPRING MISSMATCH

Fail 13 Jun 2024 117,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded LENGTH OF VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded LENGTH OF VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged HAS BEEN RUN WHEN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR SUSPENSION LIFTED UNEVEN, POSSIBLE SHOCK ABSOBER OR SPRING MISSMATCH

Pass 25 May 2023 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall not to chord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ware mark on sidewall due to under inflation. and low on tread in centre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake insecure backing plate loose. (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% nsf brake sticking. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall not to chord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ware mark on sidewall due to under inflation. and low on tread in centre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeve. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. discs showing signs of warpage on brake rollers. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

adv - tyre warning light on.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior rear view mirror

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 103,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,085 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,927 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior

Tyre pressure monitor system indicating a fault

Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,573 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,037 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,274 miles

Slight play in offside steering tie rod

Tyre runflat indicator showing on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,783 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,783 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,111 miles

Rear exhaust clamp excessively corodded and broken

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,323 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,185 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,973 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 33,408 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 WFJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WFJ, 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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LX52 WFJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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