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S4 KAD

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,416 mi
Last recorded107,416 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 KAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,416 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,390 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear number plate light lens missing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,520 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 99,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid down

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,473 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,494 miles

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

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

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

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

smear on wipers

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,364 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,582 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,862 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,927 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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S4 KAD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S4 KAD, 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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S4 KAD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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