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F1 KPA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,507 mi
Last recorded145,507 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 KPA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 145,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 141,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 139,565 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 135,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 128,305 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 128,231 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 120,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,711 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 18 May 2015 92,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,008 miles

advise nearside rear silencer flange cracked.

Fail 2 Aug 2014 80,008 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear silencer flange cracked.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,279 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 62,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,665 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 49,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,563 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,544 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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F1 KPA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F1 KPA, 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 F1 KPA registered?

F1 KPA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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