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KH02 OSY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,367 mi
Last recorded112,367 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 OSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 112,367 miles

not full check rear seatbelts do to child seat / brake pipe corrosion / movement in both front wheels / chip in screen / osr tyre on 2mm / both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2011 112,350 miles

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

not full check rear seatbelts do to child seat / brake pipe corrosion / movement in both front wheels / chip in screen / osr tyre on 2mm / both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2011 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear disc pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 101,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,928 miles

Both Rear Exhaust Box Flanges Rusting

Child Seat Fitted To Offside Rear Seat - Belts OK

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Engine Undertray Fitted

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,901 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 35,380 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 35,380 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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KH02 OSY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KH02 OSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH02 OSY registered?

KH02 OSY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is KH02 OSY safe to buy?

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