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A12 VNU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,056 mi
Last recorded125,056 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 123,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,320 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 107,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,227 miles

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

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

rears tyre slightly wearing uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 74,997 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,419 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 61,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,365 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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A12 VNU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A12 VNU, 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 A12 VNU registered?

A12 VNU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is A12 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VNU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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