MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,101 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front no front fog lights
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing/ gator moving (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front fog light not working
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing/ gaiter moving (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded and holed
Nearside Rear handbrake low
Offside Front brake backing plate insecure
Offside Rear hub covered with grease
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded and holed
Nearside Rear handbrake low
Offside Front brake backing plate insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear hub covered with grease
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear back plates corroded.
handbrake readings just met.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S 200 O/S 130 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
N/S/F tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
N/S/F tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.
N/S/F tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust clamps broken
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust clamps broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear exhaust clamps broken
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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K5 RKV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 K5 RKV, 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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K5 RKV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2002.
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