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YW02 PFY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,113 mi
Last recorded113,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 113,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,638 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,432 miles

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)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,903 miles

front tyres feathered on outside edge

Fail 31 May 2013 81,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres feathered on outside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,925 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 73,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 55,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 44,838 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,458 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 PFY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

YW02 PFY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is YW02 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 PFY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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