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KH02 ZPY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 ZPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 128,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,374 miles

Undertray not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2024 122,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,466 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 112,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,929 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,422 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,920 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,416 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

rear tyres low

strong advise rear pads on legal limit 1.5mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,340 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,472 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,671 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn slightly low on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn slightly low on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,667 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre is worn slightly low on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn slightly low on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,069 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,937 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 38,835 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,243 miles

no plates fixed over old number plates

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 ZPY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

KH02 ZPY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is KH02 ZPY safe to buy?

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