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M300 LAG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,232 mi
Last recorded132,232 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 LAG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,232 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 130,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 128,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2021 122,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 121,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 116,063 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 108,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,395 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,389 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 92,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,107 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 85,107 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 78,646 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 70,564 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 70,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 65,125 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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M300 LAG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M300 LAG, 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 M300 LAG registered?

M300 LAG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is M300 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 LAG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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