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PX51 LTZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,202 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,379 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,475 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust center and rear joints corroded

fuel cap seal beginning perrish

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,210 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,461 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,503 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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PX51 LTZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LTZ, 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 PX51 LTZ registered?

PX51 LTZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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