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J55 CKH

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,938 mi
Last recorded134,938 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 CKH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 133,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 133,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2023 131,297 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear differential, minor oil leak.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,531 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 129,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,218 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,008 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,884 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

noise at rear diff

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,590 miles

brake pad wear indicator on

front discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,320 miles

All tyres are on 3mm and wearing on edge

front number plate is small but still readable

Fail 13 Dec 2012 86,357 miles

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

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

front registration plate looks to be slightly smaller text but still readable

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,357 miles

front registration plate looks to be slightly smaller text but still readable

Pass 9 Jan 2012 80,421 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,895 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 73,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,355 miles

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 8 Sep 2008 53,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,204 miles

Front discs slightly lipped/corroded.

PAS belt cracked.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,096 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 40,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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J55 CKH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J55 CKH, 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 J55 CKH registered?

J55 CKH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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