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X17 JMJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,485 mi
Last recorded130,485 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 JMJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 130,485 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,815 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 119,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 118,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,798 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 114,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 109,292 miles

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

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

The N/S/F tyre has worn on the outer tyre edge

The N/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer tyre wall but does show any cords

The rear exhaust clamp is brokenbut is still supported

Fail 14 Feb 2014 109,279 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust clamps broken but still supported

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,454 miles

slight blow at a exhaust joint

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,091 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,037 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable 2 see n/s/r coil spring

Pass 20 Feb 2010 69,822 miles

r box clamps corroded and cracked

r pads and discs condition

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,611 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,010 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 30,010 miles

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

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

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

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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X17 JMJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X17 JMJ, 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 X17 JMJ registered?

X17 JMJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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