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KSH 443

2002 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,685 mi
Last recorded97,685 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSH 443
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 92,546 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 91,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2016 88,554 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2015 85,719 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 85,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,644 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 69,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,458 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 63,262 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,347 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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KSH 443 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Gold with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSH 443, 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 KSH 443 registered?

KSH 443 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is KSH 443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSH 443 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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