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OE51 YYZ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,725 mi
Last recorded92,725 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YYZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,725 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,762 miles

Both rear wheels run during RBT.

The drivers seat is very slow to adjust. (Electric.)

The rear exhaust joint is heavily corroded.

Wear noted on the front and rear brake discs.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 86,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,532 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front to rear brake pipes corroded unable to inspect fully

Fail 29 Aug 2012 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres heavily worn on inner edges

front to rear brake pipes corroded unable to inspect fully

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,466 miles

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

unable to check correctly rear coil springs

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,111 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,045 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING BADLY ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 48,045 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING BADLY ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,903 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,278 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 25,814 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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OE51 YYZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE51 YYZ, 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 OE51 YYZ registered?

OE51 YYZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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