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M3 YCR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,107 mi
Last recorded55,107 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 55,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,595 miles

Oil leak rear differential ()

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

traction control light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,075 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,065 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,643 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,367 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,475 miles

Nearside front door lock does not unlock via central locking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Petrol cap seal cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,526 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 34,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,152 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,152 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YCR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

M3 YCR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is M3 YCR safe to buy?

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