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M3 FFJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 104,488 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,471 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 104,464 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,439 miles

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

unable to do full inspection due to thick layed of under seal

Pass 9 Sep 2020 103,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from diff

Fail 9 Sep 2020 103,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,729 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,121 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,973 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,973 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 28 Apr 2011 72,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,996 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 65,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front light level sensor held on with cable tie.

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 60,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,882 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,873 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 27 Mar 2008 54,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,632 miles

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

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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M3 FFJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M3 FFJ, 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 M3 FFJ registered?

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

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