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K5 RKV

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,101 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,334 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded and holed

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Offside Rear hub covered with grease

Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,247 miles

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.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,379 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 87,379 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,487 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,487 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,900 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,701 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,701 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2015 73,824 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 1 May 2015 73,824 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 May 2014 71,567 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 9 May 2013 68,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,416 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 2 May 2012 66,374 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 62,921 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,275 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,148 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,828 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,601 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 42,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2006 32,690 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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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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