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YA02 KPD

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 KPD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 75,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 74,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,973 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 60,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 May 2019 57,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 54,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer brackets are broken, but exhaust is not leaking.

signs of rear wheels rubbing on body, dont appear to be now, but unable to fully see.

Fail 15 Aug 2015 54,357 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer brackets are broken, but exhaust is not leaking.

signs of rear wheels rubbing on body, dont appear to be now, but unable to fully see.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration rear exhaust joint clamps.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration rear exhaust joint clamps.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration rear exhaust joint clamps.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,601 miles

deterioration rear exhaust joint clamps.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamps height level sensor, droplink mount is broken.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outter side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,720 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 46,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,055 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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YA02 KPD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YA02 KPD, 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 YA02 KPD registered?

YA02 KPD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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