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M30 KDY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,348 mi
Last recorded127,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 KDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 127,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 125,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 124,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 123,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,368 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise slight play at o/s/f steering

Fail 28 Aug 2017 123,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise slight play at o/s/f steering

Pass 4 Aug 2014 119,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 111,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,708 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,800 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,758 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,758 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,610 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,610 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing outside edge.corrosion to all brake discs.rear tyres 2mm.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,211 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,007 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

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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M30 KDY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M30 KDY, 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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M30 KDY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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