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YG02 JFT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 JFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 112,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 110,278 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 106,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,728 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes squealling

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded

cuts to both front tyre outer side walls and both worn on inneredges

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2018 104,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear brakes squealling

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded

brake warning light on dash

cuts to both front tyre outer side walls and both worn on inneredges

eml on dash

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs corroded

cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,248 miles

undertrays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,499 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,919 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,441 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 58,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 40,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,017 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 31,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 27,238 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YG02 JFT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG02 JFT, 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 YG02 JFT registered?

YG02 JFT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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