CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK02 YPN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 YPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 117,346 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 117,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 116,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 114,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,035 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 113,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 96,051 miles

fuel cap seal cracking slightlt

rear exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,013 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,551 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,305 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding very slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2009 77,260 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,342 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,391 miles

Screen cracked o/s.

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK02 YPN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK02 YPN, 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

How do I check the history of VK02 YPN?

You can check the full history of VK02 YPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK02 YPN registered?

VK02 YPN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is VK02 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK02 YPN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK02 YPN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK02 YPN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.