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Y1 KLC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,474 mi
Last recorded94,474 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 KLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 93,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,258 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 86,096 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 83,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,120 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 70,118 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,075 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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Y1 KLC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y1 KLC registered?

Y1 KLC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is Y1 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 KLC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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