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YC02 TOA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,051 mi
Last recorded95,051 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/ outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,974 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,607 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,553 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,050 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TOA 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 100%.

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 YC02 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

YC02 TOA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is YC02 TOA safe to buy?

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