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YE51 JAY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,589 mi
Last recorded113,589 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 JAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 113,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 112,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s inner x 2 & o/s inner x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s inner x 2 & o/s inner x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,462 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,847 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,718 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 46,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 38,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 25,465 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

oil leak

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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YE51 JAY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 YE51 JAY, 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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YE51 JAY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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