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YK52 CLC

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 CLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components are corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 85,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 85,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 84,440 miles

front brake disc bent

Fail 3 May 2016 84,440 miles

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

front brake application uneven 40% out (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc bent

Pass 5 May 2015 82,558 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 82,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

sidewall damage to all four tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2014

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside edge

offside front brake pads starting to wear thin

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,614 miles

nearside front tyre wall has slight damage but no cord shown

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tye split

Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tye split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,974 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge and split on inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on edge and split on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 43,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 7 May 2008 43,507 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2007 41,692 miles

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 34,318 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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YK52 CLC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK52 CLC, 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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YK52 CLC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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