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KG51 XDB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,114 mi
Last recorded134,114 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XDB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 134,114 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 134,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 132,438 miles

Brakes may need attention

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear drive shaft leaking from joint

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 126,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 120,812 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front pipe joint/bolts corroded

exhaust rattle from catalytic converter heat shields

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight play n/s rear outer lower suspension arm bush

Fail 11 Apr 2015 120,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust front pipe joint / bolts corroded

Exhaust rattle from catalytic converter heat shields

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault (warning lamp on)

both underbody centre braces excessively corroded

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

slight play nearside inner tie rod

slight play offisde inner tie rod

Pass 28 Jun 2014 117,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 111,127 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil level low

exhaust centre mounting clamp bolt missing

exhaust rear mounting clamp corroded

slight kerb damage o/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight play o/s rear suspension lower arm outer ball joint

tyre inflation light on

washer fluid warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2013 111,127 miles

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

engine oil level low

exhaust centre mounting clamp bolt missing

exhaust rear mounting clamp corroded

slight kerb damage o/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight play o/s rear suspension lower arm outer ball joint

tyre inflation light on

washer fluid warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,093 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,863 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition rusty

rear tyres getting close to wear markers

Fail 28 Jan 2009 69,863 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs in poor condition rusty

rear tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 26 Jan 2008 58,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,931 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,943 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 43,916 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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KG51 XDB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KG51 XDB, 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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KG51 XDB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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