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J7 LRH

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

243,065 mi
Last recorded243,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 LRH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 243,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 243,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ball joint securing device inadequate

Offside Front ball joint securing device inadequate

Pass 10 Dec 2024 241,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear differential brace badly corroded, advise replacement

handbrake lever high

Pass 21 Dec 2023 240,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 233,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 222,935 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass coming away from backing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 222,934 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 216,828 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 207,911 miles

Vehicle is fitted with braided flexible brake hoses. All hoses are secured with cable ties at midpoint mounting points.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 191,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Going on exhaust, advise doing asap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 172,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2016 157,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp on rear silencer, disintegrated. (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 149,353 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 141,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,242 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded

front headlamp level device not fixed

Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded

front headlamp level device not fixed

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear parking brake noisey in operation on brake roller tester.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,130 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,112 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

srs light on

tyre monitor light on

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,066 miles

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

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

offside front door damaged

offside front tyre rim protector cut in several places

Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,029 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

both front tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,907 miles

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

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

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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J7 LRH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J7 LRH, 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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J7 LRH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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