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S18 THU

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 THU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,943 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,450 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,844 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 77,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 61,204 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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S18 THU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S18 THU, 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

How do I check the history of S18 THU?

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What year was S18 THU registered?

S18 THU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is S18 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 THU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S18 THU have outstanding finance?

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