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MK52 YHT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,925 mi
Last recorded156,925 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 YHT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 156,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 156,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 155,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 141,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 137,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 117,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 105,048 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,443 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 20 Aug 2012 78,194 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 78,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,560 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,172 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 60,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,584 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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MK52 YHT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK52 YHT, 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 MK52 YHT registered?

MK52 YHT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is MK52 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 YHT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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