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J4 MUJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,779 mi
Last recorded46,779 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 MUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,779 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,693 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,524 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,524 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 39,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2011 35,916 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracked/splitting

offside front tyre cracked/splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,424 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 32,414 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,231 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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J4 MUJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J4 MUJ, 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 J4 MUJ registered?

J4 MUJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is J4 MUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 MUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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