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J600 ONM

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,114 mi
Last recorded107,114 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 ONM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,114 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 107,111 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap rubber sill slightly deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2024 104,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap rubber sill slightly deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2023 102,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 99,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,202 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

both front flexible brake hose's perished

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

power steering res damp

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2020 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

both front flexible brake hose's perished

front brake discs worn

power steering res damp

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear hand brake effort low

Rear no reverse light

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to both front outer wheel rims

Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to both front outer wheel rims

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,748 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 62,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,839 miles

The o/s/f outer brake pad looks thin.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,735 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,928 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 36,576 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn to 2.51mm

N/S/R Tyre worn to 2.51mm

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J600 ONM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J600 ONM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J600 ONM registered?

J600 ONM is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is J600 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 ONM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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