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YX52 LFB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LFB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 114,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 114,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,648 miles

Corrosion near to roll cage mountings

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated (Amber)

Fail 1 Jun 2021 114,656 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion near to roll cage mountings

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated (Amber)

Pass 29 May 2020 114,538 miles

rear floor panels becoming corroded

tyre underinflation light on dashboard

Fail 29 May 2020 114,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

rear floor panels becoming corroded

tyre underinflation light on dashboard

Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,315 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 114,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 113,603 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 113,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bolts missing from exhaust

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

eml on

leak on rear diff also play on drive shaft on diff side

slight play nsf tie rod

slight play osf tie rod

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,729 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,075 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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YX52 LFB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YX52 LFB, 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 YX52 LFB registered?

YX52 LFB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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