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K9 THY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 THY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,254 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 65,254 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 64,772 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 64,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative micro switch bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering box has seepage power steering pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 64,362 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Letter likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicators white light (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering box has seepage power steering pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,153 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe in the clip. (3.6.B.2c)

back box jointing clamps very corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,679 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe in the clip. (3.6.B.2c)

back box jointing clamps very corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,870 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 53,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,694 miles

both front tyres worn and starting to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2013 47,693 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres perished and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,349 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,442 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 16,442 miles

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

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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K9 THY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K9 THY, 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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K9 THY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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