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M31 KHE

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,775 mi
Last recorded138,775 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 KHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 138,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 138,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 137,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 136,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 134,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 132,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 129,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 125,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 106,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,623 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF Steering arm has small amount of free play

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 68,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 63,500 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,890 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,112 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,319 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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M31 KHE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M31 KHE, 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 M31 KHE registered?

M31 KHE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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