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A17 YYX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,002 mi
Last recorded70,002 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 70,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 68,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 63,270 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 May 2013 63,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2012 58,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,499 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,436 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,607 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 46,607 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 36,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 36,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,853 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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A17 YYX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A17 YYX, 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 A17 YYX registered?

A17 YYX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is A17 YYX safe to buy?

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