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2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,516 mi
Last recorded104,516 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 104,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,588 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 101,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,973 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 85,755 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,177 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame mounting point corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Feb 2016 75,166 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear sub frame mounting point corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear nail in Tyre

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

all four Tyre pressure valves perished

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,934 miles

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

rear exhaust box clamps corroded / deteriated

Pass 3 May 2013 66,902 miles

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

rear exhaust box clamps corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,045 miles

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,489 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,477 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,273 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,345 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,532 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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KB02 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KB02 BMW, 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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KB02 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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