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SW02 KRE

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,064 mi
Last recorded133,064 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 KRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 133,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S front coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,031 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 124,013 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 122,220 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 122,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,716 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on the legal limit inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,716 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on the legal limit inner edge

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,501 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,495 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 116,522 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 112,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,664 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 109,696 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 109,696 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,049 miles

Oil leak

rear cv gaiter minor split

Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,690 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

grease around o/s/rear wheel bearing area

Fail 11 Sep 2009 95,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 76,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,512 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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SW02 KRE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW02 KRE, 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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SW02 KRE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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