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J50 KHX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,317 mi
Last recorded105,317 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KHX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 105,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 104,917 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2023 104,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 104,190 miles

Battery box corroded, under body.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel cap seal heavily perished/cracked

Off side front wheel been repaired on inner edge.

Under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,461 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel has a weld repair

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

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,538 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective not connected to lower arm / linkage seized (1.7.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,994 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators faded

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 90,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators faded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,659 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 87,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

power steering noisy

undertray covered in oil possibly power steering fluid

washers leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nsf tyre uneven on inner tread

power steering noisy

Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,928 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nsf tyre uneven on inner tread

power steering noisy

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,992 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,354 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 54,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,192 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 48,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges [Continental 225/45 X ZR18]

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 39,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,482 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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J50 KHX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J50 KHX, 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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J50 KHX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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