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PO52 LNE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,455 mi
Last recorded68,455 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 LNE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,455 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,015 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,180 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,479 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 24,509 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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PO52 LNE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PO52 LNE, 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 PO52 LNE registered?

PO52 LNE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is PO52 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO52 LNE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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