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YG02 JTW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,027 mi
Last recorded198,027 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 JTW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2013 198,027 miles

exhaust rear clamps in poor condition

minor chip in windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

oil residue lower engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2012 192,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 183,397 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 150,911 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 4mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 123,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,728 miles

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 JTW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JTW, 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 JTW registered?

YG02 JTW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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