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M3 YWU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,249 mi
Last recorded101,249 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 101,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,355 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 7 May 2019 98,793 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 95,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 92,120 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,782 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 80,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,814 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,165 miles

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

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

offside rear outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,259 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,259 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn thin.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,521 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 46,125 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,580 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 YWU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

M3 YWU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is M3 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YWU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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