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EX02 JFA

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 JFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,893 miles

Outer body sills fitted restricting visibility

Rear differential has slight leak

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,290 miles

Centre - rear exhaust pipe clamps broken & deteriorating.

Front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked/perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front & both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Outer body sill covers & undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Rear differential has slight fluid leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,994 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 3 Sep 2008 64,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,453 miles

suspension height sensor for headlamp leveling broken

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,222 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 23 Aug 2005 37,646 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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EX02 JFA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX02 JFA, 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

How do I check the history of EX02 JFA?

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What year was EX02 JFA registered?

EX02 JFA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is EX02 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 JFA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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