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DE52 KKF

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,632 mi
Last recorded129,632 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic covers fitted outer sills

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 129,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both sides of vehicle. (3.6.B.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure on suspension arm. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front lower cover ibsecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded.

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

engine m.i.l. on.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 121,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,875 miles

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 114,875 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,431 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door difficult to open

rear axle has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 94,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door difficult to open

rear axle has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 63,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 43,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DE52 KKF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE52 KKF, 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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DE52 KKF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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