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LR02 YVU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 YVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,187 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap sealing device perished but still effective

Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap sealing device perished but still effective

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,267 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear metal clamp bracket corroded & separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside inner sill panel corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 89,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear metal clamp bracket corroded & separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside inner sill panel corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,799 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroding.

Drivebelts are in poor condition.

Offside dipped beam is dim.

Oil leaks.

Play in the steering.

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 80,799 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Bracket broken. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake pipes are corroding.

Drivebelts are in poor condition.

O/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is punctured.

Offside dipped beam is dim.

Oil leaks.

Play in the steering.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,334 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35R19 Continentals (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,778 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,929 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 63,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 35,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2006 27,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 16,861 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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LR02 YVU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LR02 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR02 YVU registered?

LR02 YVU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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