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M3 YHB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,746 mi
Last recorded102,746 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 102,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative not attached to suspension component (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 101,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 101,134 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,911 miles

Both Front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Floor pan corroded around the foot well bung

Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Floor pan corroded around the foot well bung

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,003 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,003 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark no leaks found (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,287 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 93,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,226 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,484 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,744 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect excessively dull (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor broken (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,441 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread on inside & outer edges not below limits at time of test.

rear brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 68,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low tread on inside & outer edges not below limits at time of test.

rear brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,806 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inner & outer edges not below limits at time of test.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inner & outer edges not below limits at time of test.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,567 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,962 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,438 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 YHB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHB, 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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M3 YHB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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