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YG52 FBJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,976 mi
Last recorded101,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 FBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,976 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,952 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,020 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 95,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,484 miles

both rear brake pipes forming rust

o/s front bottom ball joint slight play

rear exhaust clampes poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,988 miles

brake fluid below max

rear indercaters are slightly white

wing indercaters are slightly white

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,145 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs corroding away

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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YG52 FBJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG52 FBJ, 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 YG52 FBJ registered?

YG52 FBJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is YG52 FBJ safe to buy?

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