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KD02 LTV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,175 mi
Last recorded143,175 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 LTV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 143,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp joining middle to rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 140,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective clamp joining middle to rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,878 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear (2mm tread remaining).

Fail 27 Aug 2020 136,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT to REAR at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT to REAR at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear (2mm tread remaining).

Pass 30 Aug 2019 129,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear very rusty at rear in many places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 129,931 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear very rusty at rear in many places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front level sensor broken

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

centre exhaust bolts missing

rear exhaust clamp corroded and snapped

Fail 25 Jul 2018 116,793 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front level sensor broken

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

centre exhaust bolts missing

rear exhaust clamp corroded and snapped

Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal is perished

Fail 22 Jun 2017 106,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,767 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,088 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,529 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,092 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 33,356 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)

Fail 21 May 2007 33,356 miles

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

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 15 May 2006 28,306 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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KD02 LTV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KD02 LTV, 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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KD02 LTV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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