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J55 TGO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,230 mi
Last recorded146,230 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 TGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 146,230 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,722 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2018 141,588 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded covers fitted and hard to assess

engine covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

indicators faded

Fail 30 Mar 2018 141,588 miles

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

brake pipes at rear corroded covers fitted and hard to assess

engine covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

indicators faded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 137,213 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 137,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,894 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joint clamps rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2014 132,203 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 122,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 122,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 118,420 miles

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

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

emissions hydrocarbon content verry high on idle and takes a long time tocome to mot limits

hand brake has a long travel and has to be pulled verry hard for mot requirement

nearside front tyre rim protector hea a chunk out of it

windscreen has some small chips and cracks

Fail 18 Dec 2012 118,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre rim protector hea a chunk out of it

windscreen has some small chips and cracks

Pass 20 Dec 2011 112,200 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust flange fractured

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicles due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,705 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 10 Sep 2007 62,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,926 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 61,926 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,273 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 50,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 50,206 miles

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

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 TGO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TGO, 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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J55 TGO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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