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S3 AUY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,451 mi
Last recorded117,451 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 117,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,690 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,169 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 112,474 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 111,820 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 110,573 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,367 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 99,983 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,980 miles

bracket broken on front suspension head lamp leveling sensor

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,129 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,210 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,495 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 36,490 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,628 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,623 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)

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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S3 AUY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S3 AUY, 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 S3 AUY registered?

S3 AUY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is S3 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 AUY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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