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BM02 JED

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,341 mi
Last recorded111,341 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 JED
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,341 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,341 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,929 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 104,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,376 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

all tyres 3-4 mm

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

all tyres 3-4 mm

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,694 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,499 miles

steering operation feels slightly rough

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,389 miles

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

steering operation feels slightly rough

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,059 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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BM02 JED is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BM02 JED, 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 BM02 JED registered?

BM02 JED is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is BM02 JED safe to buy?

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