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P40 LCU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 LCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill ( jacking point ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 95,466 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill ( jacking point ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 13,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 94,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 12,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 93,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 11,331 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 11,331 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,302 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,146 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 11,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 10,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 10,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,199 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 9,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 75,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 7,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,550 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,152 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 66,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,038 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,865 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P40 LCU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 P40 LCU, 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 P40 LCU registered?

P40 LCU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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