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K17 JEJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 JEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,685 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 84,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,034 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 35 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 35 19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,098 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,098 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,825 miles

o/s/front tyre worn down to 1.6mm minimum level

tyre low pressure warning light on

Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/front tyre worn down to 1.6mm minimum level

tyre low pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,922 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 68,869 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust repaired by weld

front traction control sensor arm broken

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,376 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 44,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 28,391 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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K17 JEJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K17 JEJ, 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 K17 JEJ registered?

K17 JEJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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