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KT02 PVF

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 PVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 96,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,201 miles

Rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded, REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED.

fuel cap seal cracking.

Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,563 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 93,523 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,212 miles

Both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,782 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 87,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**STRONG ADVISE** rear brake discs scored/pitted

All other brake pipes greased

front brake discs scored/pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 72,870 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low/worn edges going bald

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,290 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,689 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,575 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,076 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front headlmamp beam adjuster rod broken

rear exhaust box flange cracked

Fail 15 May 2009 45,076 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front headlmamp beam adjuster rod broken

rear exhaust box flange cracked

Pass 14 May 2008 41,121 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wiper blades smeary

Fail 14 May 2008 41,121 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wiper blades smeary

Pass 22 May 2007 35,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,556 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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KT02 PVF 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 75%.

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 KT02 PVF, 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 KT02 PVF registered?

KT02 PVF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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