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KC02 XAV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,704 mi
Last recorded129,704 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 129,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,257 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,778 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,769 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre very poor condition

o/s/f self leveling device broken off

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,284 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)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear adult seat belt

lower engine covers fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

windscreen damage ouside the swept area (crack)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,674 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 51,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear tyres on limit † 255/40x18

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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KC02 XAV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC02 XAV, 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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What year was KC02 XAV registered?

KC02 XAV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is KC02 XAV safe to buy?

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