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K55 MSW

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,932 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,707 miles

bad oil leaks engine area

center stop light not working

fluid leak PAS rack area

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,482 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn inner edge inner side walls damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,947 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

rear diff axle leaking oil.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,064 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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K55 MSW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K55 MSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K55 MSW registered?

K55 MSW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is K55 MSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 MSW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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