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K111 SLY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK111 SLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,264 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,654 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 110,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,210 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 98,192 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,073 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 92,904 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,673 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,058 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 86,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,327 miles

nearside front tyre flat

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,433 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,679 miles

damage to front number plate

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,997 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 25,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 25,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,403 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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K111 SLY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K111 SLY, 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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K111 SLY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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