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M3 YKP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

134,093 mi
Last recorded134,093 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 134,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 133,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 132,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 130,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,014 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 118,588 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 105,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,079 miles

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

automatic headlamp aim inop

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,140 miles

n/s/ lower link rubber damaged slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tailbox mount detiroated heavily but still supports exhaust advised to get repaired

n/s/ lower link rubber damaged slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,341 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on leagl limit, due to tread design does not count as centre 3/4

slight rust rear disc inner face

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc surface rust

rear tyres starting to look low

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,241 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 YKP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

M3 YKP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is M3 YKP safe to buy?

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