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Y13 TEE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 TEE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,359 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 116,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 115,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,526 miles

Rear both tyres cuts

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,329 miles

Nearside Front small ship window sceen

Rear both tyre small cuts

Rear exhaust leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 98,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,702 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 96,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2015 96,126 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 96,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 85,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 69,533 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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Y13 TEE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y13 TEE, 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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Y13 TEE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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