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YU52 XCZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,534 mi
Last recorded156,534 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 XCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 156,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 153,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 148,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 148,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,597 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,262 miles

near side front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,181 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 106,181 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,021 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2010 102,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,994 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 76,994 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in offside rear top trailing arm bush

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,059 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 61,819 miles

o/s/r lower hub bush slight movement

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,527 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,199 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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YU52 XCZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YU52 XCZ, 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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YU52 XCZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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