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LO02 YHT

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,105 mi
Last recorded189,105 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YHT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 189,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 181,548 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 181,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 180,905 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 176,930 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 176,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 162,442 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,139 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 139,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and corrded

offside front suspension leveling linkage broken

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs worn and corrded

offside front suspension leveling linkage broken

Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,117 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 109,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,201 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 96,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,752 miles

both front tyres are worn slightly on outer edges

off side (right side) rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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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LO02 YHT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LO02 YHT, 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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LO02 YHT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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