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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front backplate loose
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front backplate loose
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
handbrake near to end of travel
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable loosing grease (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested hand break failure (1.2.1 (g))
Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fitted wrong (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fitted wrong (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable loosing grease (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear lower stub axle bush boots deteriorating.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust connecting clamps badly corroded.
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust connecting clamps badly corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M300 JDJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 M300 JDJ, 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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M300 JDJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2002.
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