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M3 YXM

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YXM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,105 miles

Manufactures engine sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 110,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Manufactures engine sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,923 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,773 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,175 miles

both front discs slightly lipped

both inner track arms slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,293 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,021 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,726 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Aug 2007 43,962 miles

front brake pads low

front no plate damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,577 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 YXM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

M3 YXM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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