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AP02 YDB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,701 mi
Last recorded109,701 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YDB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,859 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,253 miles

main silencer clamp badly corroded - suggest attention

Fail 9 May 2014 70,253 miles

Offside Outer 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)

main silencer clamp badly corroded - suggest attention

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,920 miles

Exhaust centre section clamp snapped

Exhaust rear box clamp snapped

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,606 miles

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2008 41,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 37,482 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,433 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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AP02 YDB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP02 YDB, 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 AP02 YDB registered?

AP02 YDB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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