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YEZ 3765

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 3765
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 87,020 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 87,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,282 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,280 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,324 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,402 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Fail 16 Oct 2019 80,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,639 miles

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 18 Oct 2018 76,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear flexis at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken at front (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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YEZ 3765 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YEZ 3765, 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 YEZ 3765 registered?

YEZ 3765 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is YEZ 3765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 3765 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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