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F9 JBL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 JBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 126,039 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 120,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 114,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 112,132 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 108,167 miles

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

front brakes slight judder

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 May 2016 108,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes slight judder

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2015 104,488 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)

Fail 9 May 2015 104,488 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2014 100,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 94,134 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Pass 14 May 2012 82,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 72,243 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 60,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,924 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,341 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 42,337 miles

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

Air con belt missing

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,251 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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F9 JBL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F9 JBL, 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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F9 JBL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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