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M26 JJG

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 JJG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 122,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 120,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 118,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 116,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 112,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 109,239 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,565 miles

Diff oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 106,565 miles

Diff oil leak

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 102,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,979 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,490 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside rear coil spring broke at the extreme end

offside wipper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,491 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

offside front nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,590 miles

offside front + nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 13 Jun 2009 65,081 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 65,075 miles

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 16 May 2008 58,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,451 miles

both front brake discs worn close to limit

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn low

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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M26 JJG 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 86.4%.

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 M26 JJG, 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 M26 JJG registered?

M26 JJG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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