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M3 YUH

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,662 mi
Last recorded108,662 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,662 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,412 miles

rear exhaust box clamps corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,589 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,259 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,449 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,390 miles

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

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

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 YUH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 YUH registered?

M3 YUH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is M3 YUH safe to buy?

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