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M13 KOX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 KOX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 114,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 113,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,171 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 107,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 100,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

advise slight oil weeps

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,392 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner sidewalls, front and rear brake pads close to legal limit, brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,070 miles

rear number palte starting to fade

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,651 miles

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

rear number palte starting to fade

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,629 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,753 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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M13 KOX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M13 KOX, 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 M13 KOX registered?

M13 KOX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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