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KT51 BWB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,259 mi
Last recorded119,259 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 119,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 113,607 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2010 105,817 miles

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 Sep 2009 96,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,017 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 82,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,738 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 47,236 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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KT51 BWB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KT51 BWB, 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 KT51 BWB registered?

KT51 BWB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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