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R44 LAH

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,905 mi
Last recorded107,905 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 LAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 107,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 99,869 miles

advise bolt missing rear box to middle join.

Fail 14 May 2018 99,869 miles

Battery insecure in engine bay (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise bolt missing rear box to middle join.

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

Pass 4 May 2013 99,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near/side front tyre worn at outer shoulder

off/side front tyre worn at outer shoulder

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 94,307 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 80,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,697 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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R44 LAH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R44 LAH, 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 R44 LAH registered?

R44 LAH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is R44 LAH safe to buy?

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