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DS02 KOJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KOJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 123,444 miles

Front registration plate insecure and damaged (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and headlight washers (8.2.3)

Coolant leak over heated after emissions test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,174 miles

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

Rear tyres on 3 mm / slight perishing

Fail 28 Dec 2016 117,998 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear tyres on 3 mm / slight perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,853 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides almost excessive (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,431 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,557 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 96,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear clamps deterioated rear silencer to centre pipe both joints

head lamp alignment sensor linkage broken on offside wish bone ( TEMPORY REPAIRED )

Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,720 miles

exhaust rear clamps deterioated rear silencer to centre pipe both joints

head lamp alignment sensor linkage broken on offside wish bone ( TEMPORY REPAIRED )

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,803 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 78,630 miles

N/S REAR TYRE HAS FEATHERED & REACHED IT'S LIMIT & O/S REAR ON MARKER. Thanx.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,630 miles

N/S REAR TYRE HAS FEATHERED & REACHED IT'S LIMIT & O/S REAR ON MARKER. Thanx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 67,892 miles

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

Cuts to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,056 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,056 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,305 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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DS02 KOJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS02 KOJ, 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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DS02 KOJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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