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RE02 JGY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,389 mi
Last recorded80,389 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,389 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox to centre pipe clamps corroded/missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,973 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise foot brake travel

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,796 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,521 miles

Screen damage but not in drivers view.

both rear exh joints corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,455 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,437 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,898 miles

N/s/f tyre has a small cut in the outter side wall

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre has a small cut in the outter side wall

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,535 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 15,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JGY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

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

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