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AP52 YME

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,009 mi
Last recorded83,009 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2025 83,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 79,986 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,166 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,707 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,781 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,262 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,597 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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AP52 YME is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AP52 YME, 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 AP52 YME registered?

AP52 YME is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AP52 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 YME shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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