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YJ52 VBO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,799 mi
Last recorded100,799 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 100,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 93,029 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,589 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 70,973 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,639 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 64,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 5 May 2011 55,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,952 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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YJ52 VBO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBO, 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 YJ52 VBO registered?

YJ52 VBO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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