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S54 BRO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 BRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 146,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 145,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 144,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 143,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,928 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 127,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 118,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,135 miles

Backbox rubber broken but still held by others

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 107,112 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Backbox rubber broken but still held by others

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,629 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,526 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 73,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,372 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,368 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,816 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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S54 BRO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S54 BRO, 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.

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What year was S54 BRO registered?

S54 BRO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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