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M3 YCS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,381 mi
Last recorded77,381 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn between 3&4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,934 miles

slight play detected at n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in offside front tyre sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 63,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,556 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,941 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 YCS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

M3 YCS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is M3 YCS safe to buy?

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