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KV02 KOJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,185 mi
Last recorded111,185 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 KOJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 111,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 111,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 104,458 miles

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 15 May 2018 104,458 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 15 May 2017 97,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 97,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 91,874 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a worn inner edge 225/40/19

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm also has a nail in it 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 86,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres showing signs of wear on edges 225/40/19

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 May 2014 80,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,995 miles

parking brake efficency 16 per cent further attention required

Fail 20 Apr 2012 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,256 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,571 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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KV02 KOJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV02 KOJ, 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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KV02 KOJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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