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STU 1P

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,603 mi
Last recorded85,603 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 1P
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 85,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 85,165 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 85,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,828 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 84,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 84,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,516 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 84,506 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,854 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2017 83,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak rear diff area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 81,814 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges will need replacing soon

Fail 6 May 2016 81,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges will need replacing soon

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 75,105 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)

Pass 25 May 2012 70,807 miles

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

both front tyres worn low outer edges

Fail 23 May 2012

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres worn low outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,570 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,560 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,627 miles

advise rear inner brake pads seem low

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2008 56,385 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 22 Dec 2006 46,207 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 46,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,443 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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STU 1P is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STU 1P, 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 STU 1P registered?

STU 1P is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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