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D2 CYS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,594 mi
Last recorded87,594 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 CYS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,594 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 87,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,569 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished and starting to split

Rear Both Tyres perished and starting to split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 87,552 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure wishbone level sensor (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre perished and starting to split

Rear Both Tyres perished and starting to split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,104 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,438 miles

rear exhaust backbox to centre section clamps excessivly corroded and require urgent attention

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,902 miles

offside front suspention level sensor insecure

tyre pressure sensor light on

Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front suspention level sensor insecure

tyre pressure sensor light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,181 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 51,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

front discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs in poor condition

rear discs low

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D2 CYS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 D2 CYS, 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 D2 CYS registered?

D2 CYS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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