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YP02 OLT

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,601 mi
Last recorded119,601 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 OLT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 119,601 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))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle chassis under sealed

Pass 4 May 2020 118,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2019 117,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 112,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,540 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 94,679 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,219 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked but can still see through

rear pads getting low

Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked but can still see through

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2011 83,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 79,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 73,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 595,085 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2007 47,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,330 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 32,727 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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YP02 OLT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YP02 OLT, 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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What year was YP02 OLT registered?

YP02 OLT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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