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W18 LAL

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 LAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,869 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 115,869 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 114,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 113,089 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 111,025 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 110,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 110,455 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 110,447 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,182 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly worn

vehicle has alot of surface rust underneath

Fail 23 Mar 2011 96,182 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly worn

vehicle has alot of surface rust underneath

Pass 16 Jan 2010 88,132 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 36,078 miles

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)

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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W18 LAL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W18 LAL, 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 W18 LAL registered?

W18 LAL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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