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J66 SDN

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,795 mi
Last recorded106,795 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 SDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,795 miles

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

Rear differential has oil leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2017 106,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamps and front joints (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

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

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

Rear differential has oil leaking

Pass 14 May 2016 100,796 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2016 100,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 90,951 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses poorly secured to subframe

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

rear diff oil leak

slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush

Fail 8 May 2015 90,580 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear flexi brake hoses poorly secured to subframe

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

rear diff oil leak

slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 23 May 2014 83,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,481 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Metal object in n/s/r tyre

O/S mirror glass burnt

Play in o/s/r lower suspension bush

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres on wear indicators

Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,481 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Metal object in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S mirror glass burnt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in o/s/r lower suspension bush

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres on wear indicators

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,844 miles

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

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s mirror detriorating

o/s/r brake disc scored and pitted (not seriously weakened)

rear differential pinion seal excessively leaking oil

rear wheels difficult to turn due to differential (brakes not binding)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,636 miles

os mirror slightly damaged

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,827 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,454 miles

both front tyre treads are worn down to border line in places

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,826 miles

front tyres getting worn

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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J66 SDN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J66 SDN, 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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J66 SDN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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