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FJ02 TOY

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,981 mi
Last recorded73,981 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 TOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 73,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,020 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 64,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 62,601 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 May 2011 61,187 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,490 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,989 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,589 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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FJ02 TOY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJ02 TOY, 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 FJ02 TOY registered?

FJ02 TOY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is FJ02 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 TOY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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