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V19 KLC

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

120,338 mi
Last recorded120,338 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 KLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,338 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,721 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 118,719 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,802 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 114,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,067 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 114,067 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,008 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,343 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,236 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,586 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,565 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,754 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,569 miles

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)

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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V19 KLC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V19 KLC, 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 V19 KLC registered?

V19 KLC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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