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YU52 YLR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,455 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,043 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,812 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 81,350 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 70,539 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,229 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,265 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE CRACKES IN OUTER SIDE WALL

O/SIDE TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

WRONG SIZED TYRES FITTED TO REAR WHEELS

n/s front tyre worn BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,973 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,249 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 YLR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YLR, 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 YU52 YLR registered?

YU52 YLR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is YU52 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 YLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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