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KB52 TAB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,212 mi
Last recorded112,212 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB52 TAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 111,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 110,218 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in inner sidewall, sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe exhaust clams broken , exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 110,218 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in inner sidewall, sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe exhaust clams broken , exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,266 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 101,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,731 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,365 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 49,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,186 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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KB52 TAB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KB52 TAB, 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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KB52 TAB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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