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Y3 PSR

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 102,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,468 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 100,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear outer CV joints leaking grease but gaiters ok

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,926 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 99,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,855 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,169 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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Y3 PSR 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 80%.

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 Y3 PSR, 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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What year was Y3 PSR registered?

Y3 PSR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is Y3 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 PSR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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