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K77 OWE

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,676 mi
Last recorded127,676 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 OWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 120,236 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,990 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,305 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 111,305 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,632 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 102,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,458 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front plus osr tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 80,651 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 80,651 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,525 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,634 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,324 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 52,966 miles

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

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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K77 OWE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K77 OWE, 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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K77 OWE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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