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Y5 EKO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,031 mi
Last recorded157,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 EKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 157,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 153,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 151,671 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 151,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 144,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 135,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 125,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 121,369 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 110,609 miles

number plates no markings

Fail 2 Nov 2009 110,607 miles

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

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

number plates no markings

Pass 25 Oct 2008 87,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,979 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 68,979 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,132 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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Y5 EKO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y5 EKO, 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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Y5 EKO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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