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YJ02 WPN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,990 mi
Last recorded150,990 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 WPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 150,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from rear diff

tyres worn hard on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2017 150,989 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from rear diff

tyres worn hard on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Oct 2016 148,602 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2015 146,262 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,324 miles

Offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 141,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 137,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes are corroded. Although they cannot currently be classed as excessive they are getting close. So replacement of these pipes is recommended

exhaust system is corroded around the centre and rear joints

nearside front shock absorber dust covering has become detached

Pass 29 Oct 2011 132,524 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 27 Oct 2010 128,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 123,873 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 123,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 118,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 118,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 105,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 86,201 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 WPN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YJ02 WPN, 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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YJ02 WPN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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