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AY52 KLA

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KLA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 128,965 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 128,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 122,927 miles

4 x rear exhaust clamping rings cracked

fuel filler cap seal perishing

scrapeing noise from o/s/r brake

Pass 17 May 2011 112,040 miles

all under panels in place

Fail 16 May 2011 112,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all under panels in place

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,140 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,717 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AY52 KLA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY52 KLA, 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 AY52 KLA registered?

AY52 KLA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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