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M3 YOK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,860 mi
Last recorded134,860 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,860 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexi brake hoses (strong Advise) (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear indicators slightly incorrect colour

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,230 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexy hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and rear indicator lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 134,188 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexy hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and rear indicator lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,469 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 126,469 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 113,852 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 110,348 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 110,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 102,560 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,177 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,044 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,100 miles

traction contol light on

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,420 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 45,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 YOK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOK, 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 YOK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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