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SJ02 XCS

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 XCS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 82,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,498 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,333 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,308 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,027 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

decelerometer used for brake test, because it is too low for the rolling road

low brakes, warning lamp on

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

decelerometer used for brake test, because it is too low for the rolling road

low brakes, warning lamp on

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 58,089 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,359 miles

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

O/S/F Suspension Sensor Unit Arm Broken

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,029 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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SJ02 XCS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ02 XCS, 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 SJ02 XCS registered?

SJ02 XCS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is SJ02 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ02 XCS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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