MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight bind at offside front wheel
Slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight bind at offside front wheel
Slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
cut in wall of n\s\r tyre
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor cuts to o\s\f tyre wall
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WP51 YHA is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 WP51 YHA, 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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WP51 YHA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2002.
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