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YF02 XCJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,745 mi
Last recorded56,745 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2005
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 XCJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2005 56,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 52,974 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 52,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF02 XCJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF02 XCJ, 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

How do I check the history of YF02 XCJ?

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What year was YF02 XCJ registered?

YF02 XCJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is YF02 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 XCJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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