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DF52 YKY

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,765 mi
Last recorded134,765 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 YKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,765 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary safety catch partially seized but functioning ok.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses slightly perished but not exposing cords/canvas. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished but still appears to be maintaining a good seal.

NSR tyre has a cut to tread area but not exposing cords.

No centre rear view mirror fitted at time of test but both exterior mirrors present & in good condition.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, front oil seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS & OS Front shock absorber casings corroded but not to excess. (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column UJ. (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Rear trailing arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Front tyres wearing thin on edges, slightly perished & minor cuts to side walls but not exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Wear detected in steering rack but not excessive.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 132,249 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front anti-roll bar "D" bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Front flexible brake hoses perished but not exposing cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S & O/S Front shock absorber/MacPherson struts corroded.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear view mirror missing at time of test.

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S/Front inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Rear trailing arm bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S/Front, Tyres are also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle & underside brake & fuel pipes painted/undersealed.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 132,249 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Adjuster device bracket broken on O/S/Front wishbone, adjuster no longer functioning correctly. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner, front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front anti-roll bar "D" bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Front flexible brake hoses perished but not exposing cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S & O/S Front brake disc backing plates partially insecure.

N/S & O/S Front shock absorber/MacPherson struts corroded.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear view mirror missing at time of test.

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S/Front inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Rear trailing arm bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S/Front, Tyres are also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle & underside brake & fuel pipes painted/undersealed.

Pass 5 Nov 2017 126,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S/Front hoses slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S/Front. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S/Rear tyres very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 126,482 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to N/S & O/S/Rear. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S/Front hoses slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S/Rear, inner pads. (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S/Front. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rose joint. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S/Rear tyres very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,189 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,517 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel rim repaired

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,956 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 33,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DF52 YKY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF52 YKY, 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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DF52 YKY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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