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RE02 JFX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,608 mi
Last recorded130,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 JFX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 128,799 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 128,018 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 126,139 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2022 126,138 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 124,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand brake slightly high

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats missing ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 123,945 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has slight corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 120,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management warning lamp is on

front brake discs slightly worn

tyre pressure monitering system indicates a fault

Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn 2/1.6mm worn through to secodary casing on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,322 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,942 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,939 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,894 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 15 Mar 2007 57,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,236 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 54,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 43,442 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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RE02 JFX 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 79.2%.

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 RE02 JFX, 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 RE02 JFX registered?

RE02 JFX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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