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KB02 ZKJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 ZKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 146,734 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/ s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 145,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 138,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 136,574 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective under car (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 129,484 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 129,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 118,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,137 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER /OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,006 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,654 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 84,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,176 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 ZKJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KB02 ZKJ registered?

KB02 ZKJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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