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RJH 69Y

2002 BMW M3

Blue Other 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,551 mi
Last recorded179,551 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJH 69Y
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 179,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 177,130 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 176,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 174,885 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 174,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 169,229 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 169,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 157,674 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 149,724 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 149,660 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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RJH 69Y is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJH 69Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJH 69Y registered?

RJH 69Y is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is RJH 69Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJH 69Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJH 69Y have outstanding finance?

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