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MT51 JBY

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,574 mi
Last recorded101,574 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 101,574 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,384 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,691 miles

advise nearside front lower bottom ball joint has play detected at time of test

advise offside front rack end with slight play at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,748 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,828 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 45,214 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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MT51 JBY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MT51 JBY, 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 MT51 JBY registered?

MT51 JBY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is MT51 JBY safe to buy?

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