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SL02 NSU

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,625 mi
Last recorded160,625 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 NSU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 160,625 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 157,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 154,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 147,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 147,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 142,089 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,315 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 127,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,765 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns and os front tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap sealing ring beginning to perish but not broken

Pass 8 May 2017 108,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 98,997 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 87,912 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 87,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 78,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 67,245 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread left

rear exhaust silencer joining flange broken

Pass 11 May 2012 56,878 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 20 May 2011 52,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,099 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 45,099 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 41,005 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 41,005 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 37,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,960 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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SL02 NSU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL02 NSU, 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 SL02 NSU registered?

SL02 NSU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is SL02 NSU safe to buy?

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