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LY02 WUM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,977 mi
Last recorded90,977 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, to rear brake flexible hose joins (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sectio to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,693 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,356 miles

Both front tyre perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 74,356 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyre perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,428 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 57,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2012

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,662 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 54,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 20 May 2010 54,944 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 6 May 2009 48,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are on 2 mill tread depth

Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are on 2 mill tread depth

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 31,757 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 WUM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY02 WUM, 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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LY02 WUM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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