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M3 YBR

2002 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,527 mi
Last recorded154,527 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 154,527 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 151,378 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 150,387 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 150,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 149,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake noisey, possibly shoes

Pass 22 Apr 2020 148,729 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 142,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,009 miles

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

Oil leak diff ()

fuel cap seai deteriated

Fail 10 Feb 2017 137,008 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak diff ()

fuel cap seai deteriated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 130,902 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 130,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,211 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 122,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,320 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 85,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,773 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,961 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 YBR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 M3 YBR registered?

M3 YBR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is M3 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YBR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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