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NY51 BYW

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,965 mi
Last recorded132,965 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 BYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,965 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 130,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,079 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,830 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,182 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,166 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,144 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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NY51 BYW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red 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 NY51 BYW, 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 NY51 BYW registered?

NY51 BYW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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