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YW02 ONC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,840 mi
Last recorded119,840 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 ONC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake high

Pass 17 Jun 2023 116,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 111,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 109,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 107,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,295 miles

all discs corroded

back box clamp broken

front tyres worn on the inner edge and 3mm

nsf wheel buckled

nsr brake pipe corroded

rear pads low

rear tyres worn on the inner edge

small chips in windscreen

tpms light on

Fail 2 Sep 2014 99,295 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

all discs corroded

back box clamp broken

front tyres worn on the inner edge and 3mm

nsf wheel buckled

nsr brake pipe corroded

rear pads low

rear tyres worn on the inner edge

small chips in windscreen

tpms light on

Pass 1 May 2013 91,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,800 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 82,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,256 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,165 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,594 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 12 Mar 2008 63,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,923 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,682 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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YW02 ONC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YW02 ONC, 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 YW02 ONC registered?

YW02 ONC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is YW02 ONC safe to buy?

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