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PO52 LPK

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,551 mi
Last recorded115,551 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 111,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 110,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 108,938 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,850 miles

All tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,073 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,637 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,115 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 88,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 88,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,194 miles

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,949 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,391 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 43,335 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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PO52 LPK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 PO52 LPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO52 LPK registered?

PO52 LPK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is PO52 LPK safe to buy?

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