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YG52 KWZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 KWZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 96,066 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 22 Jul 2011 88,119 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 76,913 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,177 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,956 miles

Engine under tray fitted

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,956 miles

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,714 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGE

Nearside 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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YG52 KWZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWZ, 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 YG52 KWZ registered?

YG52 KWZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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