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J24 SHH

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

115,548 mi
Last recorded115,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 SHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 114,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 109,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,740 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking

rear brake discs worn

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,958 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both lower cat bolts missing

front wipers don't clear 100%

Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,999 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both lower cat bolts missing

front wipers don't clear 100%

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,329 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 72,479 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 72,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,001 miles

Advise replacement of rear brake pipes in near future.

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 70,001 miles

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

Advise replacement of rear brake pipes in near future.

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,331 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,233 miles

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

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

damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 35,647 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,207 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

nail in tyre nearside rear.

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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J24 SHH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J24 SHH, 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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J24 SHH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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