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KR02 EWV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 EWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 96,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 95,298 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 95,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,486 miles

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

Offside Front (Brake Back plate missing)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 92,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure disc shield (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted disc shield (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2021 85,130 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,384 miles

factory fitted plastic covers restricting view of some components

Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,384 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative re attached (4.1.5 (a))

factory fitted plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,177 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 12 Jul 2017 74,175 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,879 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 67,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,755 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

o/s/f track rod rubber split

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

o/s/f track rod rubber split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,881 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,788 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 27,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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KR02 EWV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 KR02 EWV, 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 KR02 EWV registered?

KR02 EWV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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