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YW02 NBZ

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,714 mi
Last recorded196,714 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NBZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 196,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 196,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine warning light is on

headlight adjuster not connected on the o/s/f bottom suspension arm

Pass 23 Dec 2015 180,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside wiper blade is split

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 8 Jan 2015 164,546 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front suspension level sensor damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 150,464 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 149,673 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,236 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,715 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 108,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,504 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 99,458 miles

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

all indicators pale

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 88,927 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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 9 Jan 2008 75,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,310 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 66,300 miles

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

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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YW02 NBZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YW02 NBZ, 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 YW02 NBZ registered?

YW02 NBZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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