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J200 JPM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,352 mi
Last recorded67,352 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 JPM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 67,352 miles

Rear Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2024 67,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 67,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 66,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,108 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,803 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,515 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules are corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,402 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 51,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,390 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,934 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,973 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,244 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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J200 JPM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J200 JPM, 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 J200 JPM registered?

J200 JPM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is J200 JPM safe to buy?

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