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KG02 JXO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,138 mi
Last recorded90,138 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 JXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,138 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 88,223 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 88,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 87,250 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine damp of oil

front brake discs worn and deteriorated

front wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,024 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,024 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)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,562 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at rear back box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn very thin / vented (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding both rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split 19" - 22" (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main brake pipes corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn very low / close to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low on braking effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

bolt missing front ex front flange joint

brake warning light on dash

front brake discs corroded on edges

light lens covered in a black type mesh

o/s/f brake back plate corroded / becoming loose

signs of vehicle been stood for some time

slight front brake unbalance

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,425 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 2 Sep 2013 75,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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 26 Jun 2012 68,230 miles

clamp on tailpipe missing

osf and nsf tyre sidewalls cut

osr and nsr tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,003 miles

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

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

clamp on tailpipe missing

osf and nsf tyre sidewalls cut

osr and nsr tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 55,383 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 55,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,562 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,903 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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KG02 JXO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KG02 JXO, 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 KG02 JXO registered?

KG02 JXO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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