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YJ02 EME

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 EME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 96,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaks oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 94,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 93,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 92,023 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 91,233 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 90,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,995 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 87,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,749 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,986 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,598 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 65,554 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,917 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,953 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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YJ02 EME is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJ02 EME, 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 YJ02 EME registered?

YJ02 EME is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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