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OV02 LXT

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,729 mi
Last recorded64,729 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 LXT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 64,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear #1 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear #2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,589 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,456 miles

both rear coil springs apear to be cut but unable to fully determine

offside front suspension level sensor damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2014 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both rear coil springs apear to be cut but unable to fully determine

offside front suspension level sensor damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,850 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom arm

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 25,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,815 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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OV02 LXT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV02 LXT, 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 OV02 LXT registered?

OV02 LXT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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