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BD52 YVV

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,128 mi
Last recorded120,128 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 YVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from rear silencer/pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 120,127 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from rear exhaust box /pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on entry pipe into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly feathered

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly feathered

Fail 28 Jul 2022 114,907 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly feathered

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly feathered

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 109,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 105,141 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 102,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber missing a washer at bolt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear front suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear front suspension bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 102,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber missing a washer at bolt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear front suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear front suspension bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,500 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 100,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 13 Jan 2015 100,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Dec 2013 98,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front brake discs corroded

rear exaust clamp broken

Fail 31 Dec 2012 94,020 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front brake discs corroded

rear exaust clamp broken

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,164 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 70,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,629 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,606 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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BD52 YVV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD52 YVV, 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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BD52 YVV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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