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J99 RET

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 RET
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,391 miles

both front drop link top rubber boots starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,387 miles

n/s/f wing side indicator bulb starting to loose colour

n/s/r outer cv boot starting to split

tyre wear starting on o/s/f outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,851 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,258 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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J99 RET is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J99 RET, 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 J99 RET registered?

J99 RET is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is J99 RET safe to buy?

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