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YJ52 YLH

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,674 mi
Last recorded103,674 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YLH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,674 miles

Nearside Washer poor

Fail 21 Aug 2025 103,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Washer poor

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,988 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped but worn evenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,566 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 92,560 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,449 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,489 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 65,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 53,556 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 53,556 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,172 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 36,172 miles

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

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 YLH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

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

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