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RF52 YWT

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 91,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 91,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 91,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 91,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 90,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,945 miles

both rear exhaust clamps from middle to rear are corroding though but not leaking or lose

Pass 26 May 2010 87,820 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 87,820 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

OSR lower suspension bush slight movement

Pass 26 Jul 2008 82,430 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,564 miles

horn sound only through one horn unit.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,191 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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RF52 YWT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RF52 YWT, 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 RF52 YWT registered?

RF52 YWT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is RF52 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 YWT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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