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M300 LDW

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 LDW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 134,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 133,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,840 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 132,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 126,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,212 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 117,424 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front has play either in steering arm or rack

Offside rear tyre going bald on outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,082 miles

Exhaust backbox connecting clamp broken/corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 82,082 miles

Exhaust backbox connecting clamp broken/corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 61,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,320 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 36,713 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 LDW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M300 LDW, 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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M300 LDW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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