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M111 JRJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,099 mi
Last recorded54,099 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 JRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,099 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 54,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 49,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 49,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,070 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2015 47,425 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,477 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,088 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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M111 JRJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M111 JRJ, 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 M111 JRJ registered?

M111 JRJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is M111 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 JRJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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