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YP02 UGS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,317 mi
Last recorded118,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 UGS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 118,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 103,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,540 miles

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

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

offside front fog light damaged

rear brake disks corrodind

Fail 26 Apr 2012 94,535 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front fog light damaged

rear brake disks corrodind

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 86,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2010 80,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 63,377 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing

o/s/f door difficult to open

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 8 May 2008 62,936 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f door difficult to open

unable to see i8nner brake pads front and rear

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,290 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 35,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 24,241 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 UGS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP02 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

YP02 UGS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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