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YN02 OAA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,390 mi
Last recorded120,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 117,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 114,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 109,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 106,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 105,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 90,576 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 90,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,326 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres low tread 2mm

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2010 73,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres low tread 2mm

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,431 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,930 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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YN02 OAA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YN02 OAA, 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 YN02 OAA registered?

YN02 OAA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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