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YP52 SFX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 SFX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 100,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 98,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 97,839 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 97,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broke (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,131 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears near tank (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,804 miles

under trays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,662 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,953 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,706 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 57,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,186 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,150 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,458 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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YP52 SFX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YP52 SFX, 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 YP52 SFX registered?

YP52 SFX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is YP52 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 SFX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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