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BC02 YVG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,515 mi
Last recorded100,515 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 100,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,107 miles

aftermarket wheel fitted wider than standard

front tyres/wheels fouling arches

rear tyres have been rubbing on arches causing damage to tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,464 miles

ALL four tyres/wheels PROTRUDING BEYOND WHEEL ARCH

BOTH front tyres show signs of rubbing

BOTH rear cv boots show signs of grease leak

BOTH rear tyres have sidewall damage signs of rubbing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,461 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

ALL four tyres/wheels PROTRUDING BEYOND WHEEL ARCH

BOTH front tyres show signs of rubbing

BOTH rear cv boots show signs of grease leak

BOTH rear tyres have sidewall damage signs of rubbing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,631 miles

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

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

wheels partruding wheel arches

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

wheels partruding wheel arches

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,817 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 65,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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 24 Jun 2009 53,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,965 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,965 miles

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

both rear orange indicator bulbs starting to go white

tax disc in incorrect position

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,337 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,757 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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BC02 YVG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BC02 YVG, 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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BC02 YVG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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