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YS52 XKL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,178 mi
Last recorded46,178 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 XKL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 46,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 39,899 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,822 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 39,822 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,709 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

OSR Registration plate light

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,484 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 39,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,689 miles

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,219 miles

Exhaust joints slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on front & rear wheel hubs & surrounding components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,745 miles

Both offside and nearside front tyres are worn and cracking on outer edges

Pass 24 Dec 2010 37,355 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 37,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,207 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 36,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,247 miles

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

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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YS52 XKL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YS52 XKL, 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 YS52 XKL registered?

YS52 XKL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2002.

Is YS52 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 XKL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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