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YLZ 4913

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 4913
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,919 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 104,779 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,018 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 102,947 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 102,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,347 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,011 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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YLZ 4913 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YLZ 4913, 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

How do I check the history of YLZ 4913?

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What year was YLZ 4913 registered?

YLZ 4913 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is YLZ 4913 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 4913 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLZ 4913 have outstanding finance?

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