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Y20 LCA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,374 mi
Last recorded44,374 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 LCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 44,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 43,927 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,018 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 43,018 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,936 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 42,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,779 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,347 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 25 Jun 2011 30,299 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,336 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut to inner wall

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,299 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,345 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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Y20 LCA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y20 LCA, 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 Y20 LCA registered?

Y20 LCA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is Y20 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y20 LCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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