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PX51 LGJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,781 mi
Last recorded134,781 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 LGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 134,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 115,618 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,324 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,835 miles

heavily modified in to track car

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 105,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,911 miles

Both offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,644 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,215 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

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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PX51 LGJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PX51 LGJ, 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 PX51 LGJ registered?

PX51 LGJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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