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FA52 YBF

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 YBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,290 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 108,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,499 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 100,497 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,633 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 96,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,086 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,085 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,992 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,919 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 66,902 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 52,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 52,997 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FA52 YBF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA52 YBF, 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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FA52 YBF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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