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FX51 YDJ

2002 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,758 mi
Last recorded128,758 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 YDJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 208,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 207,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point has a small amount of corotion

Fail 12 Oct 2020 207,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point has a small amount of corotion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 196,080 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 196,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 186,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018
Pass 14 Aug 2015 182,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 180,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 177,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 173,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 136,100 miles

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

offside front tyre damaged on inner wall not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs getting poor

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,986 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,904 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2007 121,444 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 121,444 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 120,380 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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FX51 YDJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FX51 YDJ, 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 FX51 YDJ registered?

FX51 YDJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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