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KD52 ELC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear o/s flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion above anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking flexi brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear o/s flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion above anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,969 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 74,969 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,847 miles

both rear strut tops worn

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,847 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear strut tops worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,322 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,027 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,023 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,043 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,042 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,046 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,975 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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KD52 ELC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KD52 ELC, 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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KD52 ELC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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