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E15 KLT

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 KLT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,168 miles

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2025 138,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2024 136,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2024 136,401 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 135,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 130,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,336 miles

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 7 Oct 2013 109,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 100,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 97,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,577 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 94,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,867 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 62,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

one horn inop

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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E15 KLT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E15 KLT, 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 E15 KLT registered?

E15 KLT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is E15 KLT safe to buy?

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