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KJ52 PHZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 136,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 133,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 111,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 106,512 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 105,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear back box rubber mount broken up

rear back box to mid section missing exhaust clamp

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear back box rubber mount broken up

rear back box to mid section missing exhaust clamp

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,499 miles

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

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

Rear silencer clamp bracket corroded and cracked, but silencer secure and functional

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,153 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,982 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,092 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 38,092 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 29,467 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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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KJ52 PHZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KJ52 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

KJ52 PHZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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