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P17 YTA

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,115 mi
Last recorded113,115 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 YTA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 113,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,484 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,595 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 107,150 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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 91,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,368 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers on sill bboth sides

Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,942 miles

osf tyre close to limit and starting to split

Fail 12 Sep 2009 84,782 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit osf tyre starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,014 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 77,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 12 Sep 2007 72,264 miles

brake discs slightly worn.

f/o/s suspension electronic height solenoid push rod bracket broken.

r/o/s exhaust mounting splitting.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,073 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,295 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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P17 YTA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P17 YTA, 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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P17 YTA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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