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KR52 WDF

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,542 mi
Last recorded109,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,542 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,120 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 106,245 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 106,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2015 97,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

can not see bottom of rear springs

Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,276 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 91,006 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 90,645 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,820 miles

air bag light on

battrey light on

Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

traction control light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 73,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,537 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 63,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) 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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KR52 WDF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KR52 WDF, 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 KR52 WDF registered?

KR52 WDF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is KR52 WDF safe to buy?

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