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J30 JUT

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,075 mi
Last recorded134,075 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 JUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 134,075 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 130,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 130,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,072 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 126,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 126,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre hitting front of body on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached Front headlight washers knock aftermarket panel out. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 124,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,665 miles

All four tyres worn smooth on inner edge

play in both front anti roll bar d bush's

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,751 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,321 miles

EML displayed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,604 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 87,849 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 87,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 81,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 73,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,670 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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J30 JUT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J30 JUT, 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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J30 JUT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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