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KD52 RVX

2002 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,850 mi
Last recorded164,850 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 RVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 164,850 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 164,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 158,329 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

aftermarket seats fitted front on both sides which don't tip for rear seats access

Pass 28 Jun 2023 153,529 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aftermarket seats fitted o/s+n/s front which do not tip for rear seat access

n/s front foglamp not working

parking brake poor o/s rear

Fail 20 Jun 2023 153,520 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit n/s front seatbelt pre-tensioner wiring trapped in seat frame (4.11 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre cut to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald) outer edge,close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aftermarket seats fitted o/s+n/s front which do not tip for rear seat access

both rear tyres worn/worn low on edges

n/s front foglamp not working

parking brake poor o/s rear

Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 147,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 140,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 138,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 134,438 miles

fuel cap perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,493 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/f tyre near limit

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,654 miles

Front discs have hairline cracks

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

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)

Rear discs very corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 124,176 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,176 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 119,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 107,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 99,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 90,641 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 90,466 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,466 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 RVX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD52 RVX, 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 KD52 RVX registered?

KD52 RVX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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