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M300 KJW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 KJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both O/S/R and N/S/R wheel arches but not seriously weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/S/F and N/S/F ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 107,399 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both O/S/R and N/S/R wheel arches but not seriously weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/S/F and N/S/F ()

Pass 11 Nov 2023 107,032 miles

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

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

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

rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2022 106,717 miles

Rear Differential slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,417 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust flanges cracked but secure and not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear differential leaking oil slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2021 105,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust flanges cracked but secure and not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear differential leaking oil slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs corroding on face

rear exhaust clamp cracked

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs corroding on face

rear exhaust clamp cracked

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2019 103,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,469 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust rear silencer clamp cracked

oil leak at diff

Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust rear silencer clamp cracked

oil leak at diff

Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,564 miles

corrosion to exhaust system joints

corrosion to metal brake pipes

cuts to o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls

damage to o/s/r jacking point

dampness around diff

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in o/s/f track control arm

temp repair to front head light leveling system

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,568 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system joints.

Corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Engine undertray fitted.

Minor oil leak.

Slight damage to O/S/R jacking point.

Slight knocking from rear when menouvering onto test ramp.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,046 miles

corossion to metal bake pipes

cut to n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls

exhaust rear silencer clamp cracked

front brake pads low

oil leaks at engine and diff

perishing to fuel cap seal

rear number plate deteriorated

temp repair to head light leveler

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,215 miles

auto head light adjust sensor has temp repair

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

engine oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

surface corossion to metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

auto head light adjust sensor has temp repair

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

engine oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

surface corossion to metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,176 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front height sensor cable tied to lower arm

oil level low

Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,041 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front height sensor cable tied to lower arm

oil level low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,042 miles

all tyres worn on edges

condensation in n/s/f side repetor

front brake pads 70% worn

front tyres 1.6-2mm tread depth cracking and perishing

rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,459 miles

all tyres worn on edges

both front and n/s/r tyres 2-3mm tread depth

condensation in n/s/f side repetor light unit

slight play in steering rack joints

temp repair to front head light level sensor

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,105 miles

condensation in n/s/f side repeter

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

temp repair to o/s/f ride height sensor

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,105 miles

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

condensation in n/s/f side repeter

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

temp repair to o/s/f ride height sensor

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,093 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has high trvel

High tone horn inop

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in upper section of steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,493 miles

both rear tyres have minor cuts to side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,028 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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M300 KJW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KJW, 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 KJW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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