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DX02 YRR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,415 mi
Last recorded155,415 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 YRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 155,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 152,028 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,184 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,314 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,780 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 141,780 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flexi (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 138,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 130,871 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 124,590 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 124,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,551 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,637 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,443 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 98,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,270 miles

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 22 Feb 2008 55,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,213 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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DX02 YRR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX02 YRR, 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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What year was DX02 YRR registered?

DX02 YRR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is DX02 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 YRR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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