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J28 FFS

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 FFS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,817 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 64,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 61,638 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL...

Propshaft universal joint worn PROPSHAFT COUPLING DAMEGED ()

Fail 1 May 2018 61,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL...

Propshaft universal joint worn PROPSHAFT COUPLING DAMEGED ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER TREAD

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER TREAD

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,616 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,926 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 39,926 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

EML light on

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

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 5 Jan 2007 34,457 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,415 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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J28 FFS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J28 FFS, 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 J28 FFS registered?

J28 FFS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is J28 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J28 FFS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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