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WX52 LFL

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,124 mi
Last recorded67,124 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 67,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 62,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,005 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,970 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,202 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 42,092 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,101 miles

o/s drive shaft output joint worn

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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WX52 LFL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WX52 LFL, 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 WX52 LFL registered?

WX52 LFL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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