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KM51 SXY

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,503 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 106,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,232 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,847 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,131 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,762 miles

suspension sensor detached from o/s/f suuspension arm

Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,712 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 48,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil on minium

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,745 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,567 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 35,552 miles

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

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

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

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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KM51 SXY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KM51 SXY, 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 KM51 SXY registered?

KM51 SXY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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