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M13 JBD

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,502 mi
Last recorded103,502 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 JBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,502 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 103,474 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,789 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 95,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,558 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 82,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 02 sensor loose in exhaust (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp missing to silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 68,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,685 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread area

Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,607 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread area

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Fail 22 Jan 2009 64,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,169 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,377 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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M13 JBD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M13 JBD, 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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M13 JBD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is M13 JBD safe to buy?

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