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SG52 JYH

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 JYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 140,305 miles

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 11 Apr 2022 134,412 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 133,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 132,659 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 130,565 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2016 127,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 122,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Jul 2014 109,694 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Nov 2013 106,031 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 106,031 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,144 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 89,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 77,336 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 77,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,183 miles

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

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)

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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SG52 JYH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SG52 JYH, 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 SG52 JYH registered?

SG52 JYH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is SG52 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 JYH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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