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YE52 KFO

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,974 miles

T.P.M system warning light on

brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition and pads look low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,080 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,420 miles

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge + close to limit

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 May 2009 60,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,802 miles

lambda on limit

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 40,438 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KFO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KFO, 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 KFO registered?

YE52 KFO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is YE52 KFO safe to buy?

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