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S9 RWJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 RWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 90,890 miles

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Exhaust clamps corroded, system is still secure.

Pass 13 May 2023 89,880 miles

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2022 87,417 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,630 miles

Front Both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,580 miles

Front Both front tyres perished and cracking on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 May 2016 84,478 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Front Brake pads wearing on inner faces.

Fail 13 May 2015 84,262 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 84,262 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 83,051 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,738 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)

Rear discs worn and corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,117 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic covers fitted to both door shut kick panels

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear seat belt fraying

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,161 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 66,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,189 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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S9 RWJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S9 RWJ, 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 S9 RWJ registered?

S9 RWJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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