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Y6 TON

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,220 mi
Last recorded87,220 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 TON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,156 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 77,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,105 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008
Fail 30 Jun 2008

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 63,612 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 44,613 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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Y6 TON is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y6 TON, 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 Y6 TON registered?

Y6 TON is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is Y6 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 TON shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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