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KS51 XVG

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,458 mi
Last recorded104,458 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 XVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 104,458 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,216 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,970 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear sub frame damp by diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,366 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 91,366 miles

Nearside Front 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)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,838 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 86,838 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,393 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn very low to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,828 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 65,159 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 65,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,765 miles

only one horn working

Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

only one horn working

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,855 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,854 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,050 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 36,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,787 miles

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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KS51 XVG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS51 XVG, 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 KS51 XVG registered?

KS51 XVG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is KS51 XVG safe to buy?

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