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S222 XBY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 XBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,101 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,656 miles

nsf wiper in poor condition

osf tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

stone chips front screen

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,212 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,119 miles

front inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,759 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 2mm advise

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges 2mm advise

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,592 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S222 XBY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S222 XBY, 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 S222 XBY registered?

S222 XBY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is S222 XBY safe to buy?

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