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OW52 KYX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 KYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 44,358 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 44,267 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,228 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 44,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,202 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,020 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 43,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,511 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,832 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,186 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 31,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,681 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,083 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,945 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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OW52 KYX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW52 KYX, 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 OW52 KYX registered?

OW52 KYX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is OW52 KYX safe to buy?

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