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YC02 MYA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,538 mi
Last recorded129,538 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 MYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 124,394 miles

nearsisde rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 116,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 112,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2012 112,238 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,537 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,600 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff pinion seal leak

air bag light on

n/s rear hub joint gaitors split upper and lower

Fail 5 Mar 2010 92,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

airbag light on

brake pad warning light on

door latches stiff on operation

nearside rear hub joint gaiters split upper and lower

offside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

rear differential pinion seal leak

sill covers fitted

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 88,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 79,411 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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YC02 MYA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC02 MYA, 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 YC02 MYA registered?

YC02 MYA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is YC02 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 MYA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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