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J26 JKG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 JKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 52,977 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 59,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 58,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2023 57,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,211 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 53,881 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 52,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 50,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,934 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 47,934 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,532 miles

both frt tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,126 miles

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

covers fitted restricting view of some mot items

rear exhaust back box clamps brocken and corroded but secure time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

covers fitted restricting view of some mot items

rear exhaust back box clamps brocken and corroded but secure time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,755 miles

Exhaust back box clamp corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 43,755 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust back box clamp corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,430 miles

Front headlight level sensor insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2013 41,430 miles

Front headlight level sensor insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,231 miles

Head lamp washers inop

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,207 miles

rear number plate slight water marks

rear silencer flanges cracked

slight corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,942 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres damaged on sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 18,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 18,925 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 18,904 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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J26 JKG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J26 JKG, 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 J26 JKG registered?

J26 JKG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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