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S28 CYA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 104,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 103,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 103,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 102,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 100,415 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 92,275 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 29 Sep 2014 91,169 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,751 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 82,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,525 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 57,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S28 CYA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S28 CYA, 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 S28 CYA registered?

S28 CYA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is S28 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 CYA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S28 CYA have outstanding finance?

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