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YJ02 WRX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 WRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,184 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 94,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,972 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 83,061 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 81,948 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,273 miles

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 2 Jun 2009 56,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 43,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WRX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

YJ02 WRX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is YJ02 WRX safe to buy?

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