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KB02 YNY

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,388 mi
Last recorded132,388 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 YNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 132,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 132,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 131,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 129,803 miles

Front Tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,159 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 123,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 117,735 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,979 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 108,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Significant oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Significant oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 95,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 9 May 2011 95,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 May 2010 89,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 83,184 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,527 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 YNY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNY, 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 YNY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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