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WJ02 YWT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,440 mi
Last recorded127,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 YWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 124,787 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 124,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,276 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 117,276 miles

Rear coil spring broken offside and nearside (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 152,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,440 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 98,438 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,630 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,111 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 73,111 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,949 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,949 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WJ02 YWT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ02 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 WJ02 YWT registered?

WJ02 YWT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 YWT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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