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BC02 YWV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,353 miles

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

cover and sill cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 98,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering / suspension has slight play

under body cover fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 96,289 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering / suspension has play

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing low

steering / suspension has play

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,991 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm has slight play at inner fixing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,336 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet lach mising

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,098 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 61,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 39,866 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 YWV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BC02 YWV, 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 YWV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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