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M3 YBO

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 137,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2021 127,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 127,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,950 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front grill panel loose

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 122,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front grill panel loose

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,045 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 98,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,960 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 85,685 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 74,852 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear silencer clamp corroded.

Fail 29 May 2012 74,852 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn.

Rear silencer clamp corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,154 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 69,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,263 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,263 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 51,156 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 50,677 miles

rear tyres on limits!

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,047 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 37,007 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2005 26,461 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 26,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 YBO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M3 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

M3 YBO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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