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YX02 KEU

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,687 mi
Last recorded126,687 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 KEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 118,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 112,283 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 27 Feb 2012 102,153 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,381 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 99,073 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,870 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 83,869 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

N/S/F FLEXY BRAKE PIPE RUBBING ON SUS.LEG † † † †REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 47,846 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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YX02 KEU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YX02 KEU, 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 YX02 KEU registered?

YX02 KEU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is YX02 KEU safe to buy?

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