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Y99 GMW

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,098 mi
Last recorded168,098 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 GMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 168,098 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 159,849 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 May 2018 147,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 141,600 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 141,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 138,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 126,809 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 126,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 113,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 104,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 93,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust clamps centre to rear sections heavily deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2011 86,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 78,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Fail 8 May 2010 77,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 13 May 2009 69,217 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 69,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 61,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 55,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,797 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2005 32,499 miles

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

all tyres getting low

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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Y99 GMW 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 81%.

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 Y99 GMW, 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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Y99 GMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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