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J8 LME

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,417 mi
Last recorded125,417 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 LME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 125,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 124,578 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 124,578 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 122,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine MIL light is on

puncture warning light is on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,267 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear slighty play in hub/suspension bush

Fail 15 Jul 2015 106,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 95,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 89,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,121 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Slight roughness osf wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 91,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 78,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,999 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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J8 LME is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 LME, 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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What year was J8 LME registered?

J8 LME is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for J8 LME shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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