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FC02 JNN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,138 mi
Last recorded108,138 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 JNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 108,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 85,266 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 85,266 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,086 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 59,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,898 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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FC02 JNN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FC02 JNN, 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 FC02 JNN registered?

FC02 JNN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is FC02 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC02 JNN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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