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YJ51 ZGA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,064 mi
Last recorded89,064 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 ZGA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,064 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 89,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 79,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,543 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,506 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,373 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 65,373 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on diff and diff noisey

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,941 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,719 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 48,424 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyers different size to rear

small chip zone b windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,424 miles

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

Offside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyers different size to rear

small chip zone b windscreen

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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YJ51 ZGA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJ51 ZGA, 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 YJ51 ZGA registered?

YJ51 ZGA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ51 ZGA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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