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WK02 YTS

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 YTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,985 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2015 82,984 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,091 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,090 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 62,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,263 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,635 miles

n /s rear tyre edge rim damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 51,710 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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WK02 YTS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK02 YTS, 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.

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What year was WK02 YTS registered?

WK02 YTS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is WK02 YTS safe to buy?

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