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B11 YYA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 YYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 132,526 miles

driver/owner resembles the great khali

underside restoration completed to high standard. NAAATT!!

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 124,553 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011
Fail 13 May 2011

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 82,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 60,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 45,510 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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B11 YYA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B11 YYA, 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 B11 YYA registered?

B11 YYA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is B11 YYA safe to buy?

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