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KJ52 CZN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,709 mi
Last recorded88,709 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 CZN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 88,709 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,810 miles

n/s/r handbrake reading weak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,081 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,343 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,362 miles

front brakes worn

tyres low all round and bald on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,003 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,425 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2008 52,405 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,378 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 46,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,937 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,927 miles

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

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

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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KJ52 CZN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ52 CZN, 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 KJ52 CZN registered?

KJ52 CZN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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