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M88 AYB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 AYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 137,795 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,433 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,366 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 135,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate safety turned off (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 134,519 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 134,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 131,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,165 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,657 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,180 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noted o/s front anti dive sensor not connected

o/s rear top shoch cover detached

slight crack in n/s rear light unit

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,472 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 10 Jun 2009 75,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 70,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 62,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,897 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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M88 AYB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 M88 AYB, 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 M88 AYB registered?

M88 AYB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2002.

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The MOT history for M88 AYB 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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