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S1 CMK

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 CMK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 115,570 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure mounted incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,561 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED lamp flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 111,473 miles

bonnet retaining device - sticking

rear diff leak

Fail 29 Jun 2023 111,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

bonnet retaining device - sticking

rear diff leak

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 109,368 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Front Tyres Perished

Rear Differential Damp

Rear Tyres Perished - Tread Area

Pass 22 Jun 2019 108,923 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,067 miles

Rear Suspension componants slightly corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 97,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2013 86,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 75,475 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,163 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,163 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 15 Sep 2008 49,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,089 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 11,055 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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S1 CMK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S1 CMK, 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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S1 CMK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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