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EX02 JTU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,302 mi
Last recorded75,302 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 JTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 74,802 miles

Drivers door difficult to open .

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged .

Offside Front Metal brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 74,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drivers door difficult to open .

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged .

Offside Front Metal brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Pass 31 May 2022 74,404 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 74,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 74,275 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 74,002 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 74,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 73,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 70,669 miles

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

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 26 Apr 2017 70,612 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 5 May 2016 67,766 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 65,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,197 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 63,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre is worn inner & outer edges

Pass 8 May 2013 59,834 miles

o/s/f/fog light lens broken

Pass 14 May 2012 56,056 miles

VERY SMALL HOLE IN N/S/F TYER WALL TO CORDS

Fail 11 May 2012 56,056 miles

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

VERY SMALL HOLE IN N/S/F TYER WALL TO CORDS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,203 miles

rear number plate backing distorted

Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,203 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate backing distorted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2006 32,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EX02 JTU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EX02 JTU, 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 EX02 JTU registered?

EX02 JTU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is EX02 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 JTU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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