MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
tyre pressure light on
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
tyre pressure light on
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
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)
front brake pads down to 4mm
front brake pads approx 4mm
rear brake pads approx 4mm
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y40 MGR registered?
Y40 MGR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2002.
Is Y40 MGR safe to buy?
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