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KS02 ZLV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 ZLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,163 miles

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,195 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 66,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 63,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,694 miles

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

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

o/s/f suspension height sensor broken

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,433 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 50,433 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,474 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 49,474 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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KS02 ZLV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KS02 ZLV, 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 KS02 ZLV registered?

KS02 ZLV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is KS02 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS02 ZLV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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