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Y28 SCO

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,288 mi
Last recorded75,288 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 SCO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backplate rubbing o/s rear disc

front propshaft rubber coupling to gearbox cracked and deteriorated

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2012 67,475 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backplate rubbing o/s rear disc

front propshaft rubber coupling to gearbox cracked and deteriorated

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,105 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre wall

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,058 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 51,058 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 42,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,963 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 16,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,000 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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Y28 SCO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y28 SCO, 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 Y28 SCO registered?

Y28 SCO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is Y28 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y28 SCO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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