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KIW 909

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,803 mi
Last recorded80,803 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 909
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 80,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 79,182 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,406 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake slightly binding

Fail 16 Dec 2022 78,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear handbrake slightly binding

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,202 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,446 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,115 miles

engine covers and under trays

Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,115 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,908 miles

under bonnet covers

under vehicle covers

Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,908 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under bonnet covers

under vehicle covers

Pass 16 May 2014 71,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,349 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,533 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,533 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,419 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,343 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,325 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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KIW 909 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KIW 909, 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 KIW 909 registered?

KIW 909 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is KIW 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIW 909 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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