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J80 AGX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,725 mi
Last recorded101,725 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 AGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 22 Feb 2019 101,725 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged no cords showing

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,357 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,100 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,264 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 76,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,617 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 74,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,015 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 62,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,204 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 41,737 miles

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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J80 AGX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 J80 AGX, 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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J80 AGX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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