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S60 TUP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 TUP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 97,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,646 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 96,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 93,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,571 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,253 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,250 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

trays and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,534 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside and nearside (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2017 86,739 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,922 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

front offside and nearside tyre treads deterioating

rear exhaust system clamps deterioating

Fail 29 Jan 2016 82,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

front offside and nearside tyre treads deterioating

rear exhaust system clamps deterioating

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deterioating

Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deterioating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,536 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deterioating

rear nearside seat belt not checked child seat fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated indicating fault

Fail 12 Oct 2011 67,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to rear nearside not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to rear nearside tyre wall

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

child seat fitted to rear nearside not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to rear nearside tyre wall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,702 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted to rear nearside seatbelt not checked

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,699 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted to rear nearside seatbelt not checked

Fail 7 Oct 2009 61,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight damage to rear nearside tyre wall

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight damage to rear nearside tyre wall

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,399 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,963 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,533 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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S60 TUP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S60 TUP, 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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S60 TUP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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