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Y2 OSK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 OSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,281 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,111 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,133 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,970 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 72,970 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,809 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 65,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,879 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,783 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,783 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 16 Jan 2010 52,888 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,771 miles

nearside rear seat belt snagged

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,956 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)

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

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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Y2 OSK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y2 OSK, 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 Y2 OSK registered?

Y2 OSK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is Y2 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 OSK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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