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WP51 YHA

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 YHA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 144,481 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 134,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,276 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 133,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 125,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 125,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,000 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Feb 2011 106,364 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 106,345 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,794 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,903 miles

cut in wall of n\s\r tyre

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,581 miles

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

minor cuts to o\s\f tyre wall

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,687 miles

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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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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