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FJ52 JWD

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,898 mi
Last recorded19,898 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 JWD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 19,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 19,651 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 19,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 18,807 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 18,689 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,180 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 17,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,093 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,911 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,860 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,233 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,151 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 6,096 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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FJ52 JWD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 FJ52 JWD, 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 FJ52 JWD registered?

FJ52 JWD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FJ52 JWD safe to buy?

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