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YE52 BRF

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,492 mi
Last recorded34,492 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 BRF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,956 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,117 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 19,878 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2005 19,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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YE52 BRF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE52 BRF, 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 YE52 BRF registered?

YE52 BRF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is YE52 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 BRF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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