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BG02 MJX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 119,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp leveling device broken on offside front (attached to lower arm) (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,971 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 85,965 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,769 miles

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

o/s door seal/rubber deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

o/s door seal/rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 62,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,211 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 37,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 27 Jul 2006 29,645 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 29,645 miles

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

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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BG02 MJX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG02 MJX, 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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BG02 MJX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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