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Y77 RPM

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,694 mi
Last recorded93,694 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 RPM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 93,694 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 93,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 93,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 89,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,947 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged, evidence of fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged, evidence of fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 85,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,192 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,185 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,694 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 69,784 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,013 miles

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,787 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 9 Jul 2009 61,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2009 61,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front headlight height\leveling switch assembly broken,if replaced headlamp aim will be incorrect and will require adjustment

nearside front lower engine protector securing bolt missing

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,793 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 50,670 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 41,157 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 31,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 31,483 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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Y77 RPM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y77 RPM, 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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Y77 RPM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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