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FA02 YME

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,059 mi
Last recorded93,059 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 YME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,059 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 92,925 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,703 miles

TPMS light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 86,146 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,017 miles

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

air bag warning light indicates a fault

rear silencer clamps to centre exhaust heavily corroded

tyre warning light on

unable to fully check underside snd sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,017 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

air bag warning light indicates a fault

rear silencer clamps to centre exhaust heavily corroded

tyre warning light on

unable to fully check underside snd sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,631 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,630 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,553 miles

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)

n/s door scratched

Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s door scratched

Pass 31 Dec 2007 56,786 miles

chips in windscreen

front no plate cracked

oil misting around rear of gearbox

slight fade on side repeters

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,492 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oily patch around rear of gearbox.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 32,702 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 32,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FA02 YME is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA02 YME, 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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FA02 YME is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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