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Y40 MGR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,591 mi
Last recorded139,591 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 MGR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 139,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 139,164 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2024 111,228 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 111,218 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,738 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box conections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 105,738 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box conections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,546 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,225 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,225 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 May 2018 92,828 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front pads low

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear no plate lights dirty but illuminating plate

Pass 18 May 2017 88,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 82,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,205 miles

front brake pads down to 4mm

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,048 miles

front brake pads approx 4mm

rear brake pads approx 4mm

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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Y40 MGR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y40 MGR, 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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Y40 MGR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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