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B6 LYH

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

110,997 mi
Last recorded110,997 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 110,997 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 110,535 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,127 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 110,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 108,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,736 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 98,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 90,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,186 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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B6 LYH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B6 LYH, 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 B6 LYH registered?

B6 LYH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is B6 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 LYH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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