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J9 JXY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,221 mi
Last recorded71,221 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 JXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 71,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 70,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,117 miles

reversing lights not working

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,976 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,799 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,010 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,327 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,406 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,406 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,824 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 16,678 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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J9 JXY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J9 JXY, 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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J9 JXY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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