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R19 JBM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 JBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,569 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bothside rear indicators ,pale marginal pass.replace.

bothside rear tyres centre tread worn almost to legal limit.

offside reapeater pale ,replace.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 85,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,235 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate slightly insecure nearside

outer sidewalls of both front tyres have cuts no cords showing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,014 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 56,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,613 miles

advisory; offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

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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R19 JBM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R19 JBM, 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 R19 JBM registered?

R19 JBM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is R19 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 JBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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