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KY52 YBR

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 YBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 43,602 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire disconnected

Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,515 miles

Near side brake wear sensor has been disconnected.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 43,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,401 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 41,382 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,649 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,010 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,448 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,401 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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KY52 YBR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KY52 YBR, 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 KY52 YBR registered?

KY52 YBR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is KY52 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 YBR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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