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M3 YBL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,288 mi
Last recorded44,288 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 44,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,535 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,525 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,282 miles

Nearside Front static brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,907 miles

Steering/suspension/brake system corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,463 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is low on the edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,995 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 35,992 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,405 miles

o/s/r outer tyre wall damaged, no cords visable

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 24,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,122 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2008 11,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 9,547 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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M3 YBL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M3 YBL, 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 M3 YBL registered?

M3 YBL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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