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YC52 THG

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,366 mi
Last recorded76,366 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 THG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,693 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 74,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 73,093 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 73,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,671 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,787 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 65,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,822 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

both rear shock top mounts starting to separate

Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

both rear shock top mounts starting to separate

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,370 miles

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low tyre pressure lamp on

rear exhaust silencer flanges broken

Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,536 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low tyre pressure lamp on

rear exhaust silencer flanges broken

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,778 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 10 Jul 2009 41,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,835 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 35,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,296 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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YC52 THG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YC52 THG, 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 YC52 THG registered?

YC52 THG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is YC52 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 THG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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