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JO51 MAS

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,957 mi
Last recorded74,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 MAS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 74,957 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,178 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 73,380 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 72,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 72,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 71,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 71,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 69,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,751 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,920 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,317 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,317 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,848 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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JO51 MAS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JO51 MAS, 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 JO51 MAS registered?

JO51 MAS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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