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M3 YPE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,726 mi
Last recorded117,726 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 117,601 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber perished

Fail 28 Jun 2021 117,601 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,841 miles

Offside Front wind screen has stone chip

Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wind screen has stone chip

Rear axle has oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,485 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 90,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre 255/35/ZR19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre 255/35/ZR19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 79,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 77,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 73,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,234 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 60,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 35,551 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 35,095 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 YPE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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