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P6 LOK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 LOK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 86,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 85,677 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 85,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 85,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,625 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both edges

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,952 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,378 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,238 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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P6 LOK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P6 LOK, 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 P6 LOK registered?

P6 LOK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is P6 LOK safe to buy?

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