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LY02 VXG

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,902 mi
Last recorded118,902 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VXG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 118,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,064 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 113,320 miles

bmw m3 3.2 l 2door auto coupe

Fail 27 Oct 2016 113,300 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,670 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,670 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective Auxiliary belt (2.3.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre wall damaged

tps light on

Fail 17 Oct 2014 102,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre wall damaged

tps light on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on tread on outer edges

Fail 19 Oct 2013 97,218 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on tread on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,424 miles

oil on min

Pass 15 Oct 2011 82,211 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 82,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 77,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 77,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,972 miles

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2009 70,971 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2008 66,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 54,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 30,956 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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LY02 VXG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY02 VXG, 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 LY02 VXG registered?

LY02 VXG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is LY02 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 VXG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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