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WF52 JDJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,204 mi
Last recorded173,204 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JDJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 173,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 173,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 172,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 171,507 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 163,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 155,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 151,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 149,009 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 147,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 144,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 144,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,949 miles

Both front wings are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 138,415 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 30 Jul 2013 129,879 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slight deterioration, possibly run underinflated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers could be improved

Fail 22 Jul 2013 129,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slight deterioration, possibly run underinflated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers could be improved

Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut / damaged, Requires close monitoring

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting requires monitoring

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 119,326 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut / damaged, Requires close monitoring

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting requires monitoring

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 107,922 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,833 miles

All tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 98,696 miles

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

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

All tyres wearing unevenly.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 86,446 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 86,446 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,144 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,831 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,094 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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WF52 JDJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF52 JDJ, 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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WF52 JDJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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