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YJ52 KNN

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,007 mi
Last recorded148,007 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 KNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 148,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 146,336 miles

Rear under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 144,569 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 141,356 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 141,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 141,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,838 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 133,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall no cord or ply exposed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm excessively worn on inner edge no cord or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked on sidewalls

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2017 115,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,875 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,406 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 92,889 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,366 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,105 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 13 Nov 2007 37,072 miles

air bag warning lamp stay on

engine management light stays on

n/s/front under wheel arch cover broken

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 29,272 miles

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

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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YJ52 KNN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YJ52 KNN, 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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YJ52 KNN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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