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YN02 YNK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

159,061 mi
Last recorded159,061 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 YNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 159,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 154,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 151,558 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,776 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 148,776 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 135,088 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,726 miles

offside front washer weak

offside rear indicator slightly white

offside rear number plate light lens missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,877 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,687 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 YNK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YNK, 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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YN02 YNK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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