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EJ02 JVM

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,698 mi
Last recorded135,698 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 JVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,698 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 135,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded remainder of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 124,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,471 miles

traction control light on

Pass 28 Apr 2012 114,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,348 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 101,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,761 miles

both rear tyres cut slightly on outer sidewalls.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cut slightly on outer sidewalls.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,363 miles

both rear indicators starting to go white slightly

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,268 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 38,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 38,842 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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EJ02 JVM is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ02 JVM, 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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EJ02 JVM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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