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KW51 AVJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 AVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,293 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front tyre

Damage to nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,541 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres wearing close to limit

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,394 miles

advisorys as per checklist 083619

Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

unable to rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,708 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,530 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)

evidence of possable structure damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,260 miles

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

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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KW51 AVJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KW51 AVJ, 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 KW51 AVJ registered?

KW51 AVJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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