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M90 JKE

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,515 mi
Last recorded93,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 JKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 93,515 miles

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

fuel cap seal

Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,881 miles

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

fuel cap seal

Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,358 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

play in steering

wipers smear

Fail 23 May 2023 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

play in steering

tpms light on

wipes smear

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,427 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 89,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,586 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 80,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,916 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,790 miles

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

rear exhaust braket cracked.

rear r/h diff seal leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,777 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust braket cracked.

rear r/h diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,605 miles

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension rose bush

Fail 19 Nov 2011 61,605 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension rose bush

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,930 miles

both No plates

Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,930 miles

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

both No plates

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,532 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,529 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,204 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,137 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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M90 JKE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 M90 JKE, 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 M90 JKE registered?

M90 JKE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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