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LB02 JSB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,785 mi
Last recorded131,785 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 JSB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 131,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes near flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 131,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes near flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 130,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 130,101 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 130,100 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 129,472 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 128,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 126,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 126,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,422 miles

exhaust join rear box poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 78,851 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 78,851 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,048 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,075 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,702 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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LB02 JSB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LB02 JSB, 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 LB02 JSB registered?

LB02 JSB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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