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YL02 JYR

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 JYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,098 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,493 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 116,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,909 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,971 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,088 miles

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

near side rear tyre inner edge slighly worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,822 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center to rear exhaust joint deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dark tinted strip on windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,010 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dark tinted strip on windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,866 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,099 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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YL02 JYR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YL02 JYR, 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 YL02 JYR registered?

YL02 JYR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is YL02 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 JYR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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