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Y19 MTS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 4246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,158 mi
Last recorded105,158 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 MTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 89,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 85,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 82,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,886 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 31,667 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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Y19 MTS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 4,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y19 MTS, 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 Y19 MTS registered?

Y19 MTS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is Y19 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y19 MTS shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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