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S6 YXX

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 YXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,853 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,509 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,587 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 72,738 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,182 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,229 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,197 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,556 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,852 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,739 miles

screen damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,912 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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S6 YXX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S6 YXX, 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 S6 YXX registered?

S6 YXX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is S6 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 YXX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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