CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY02 MVH

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,041 mi
Last recorded53,041 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 MVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,041 miles

oil level at min on dipstick

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,581 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 52,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,562 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 51,556 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 50,357 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 50,357 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,755 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 49,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 48,521 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 48,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached both clamps on back box not elective (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

TPS light illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,006 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front discs pitted

rear exhaust box to forward pipe clamps badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,744 miles

all discs badly corroded

os main brake pipe corroded

slight wear nsr lower rose bush

Fail 5 Nov 2015 43,744 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

all discs badly corroded

os main brake pipe corroded

slight wear nsr lower rose bush

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,629 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,558 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm in centre, 0mm on outer edge & cracked

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm in centre, 0mm on outer edge & cracked

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear exhaust clamps corroded/ cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,558 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

n/s/f tyre 2mm in centre, 0mm on outer edge & cracked

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm in centre, 0mm on outer edge & cracked

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear exhaust clamps corroded/ cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,681 miles

front tyres worn on edges & tread depth close to legal limit

rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded/cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,277 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)

Pass 9 May 2008 34,393 miles

front discs wearing low

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2007 31,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,909 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 25,862 miles

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

exhaust system at rear hanging low & catching metal support

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY02 MVH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY02 MVH, 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

How do I check the history of YY02 MVH?

You can check the full history of YY02 MVH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY02 MVH registered?

YY02 MVH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is YY02 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 MVH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY02 MVH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY02 MVH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.