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X26 JJS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,917 mi
Last recorded135,917 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 JJS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 135,917 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 131,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 131,072 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 131,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,022 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 130,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 125,110 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 117,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs rusty

all 4 tyres just starting to lose shape on inner edges

offside front rubber jacking point missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,875 miles

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

n/s/f door handle stiff

Pass 22 Apr 2011 85,829 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,654 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 73,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,262 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber distroted

Fail 13 Apr 2009 65,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper blade rubber distroted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,679 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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X26 JJS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X26 JJS, 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 X26 JJS registered?

X26 JJS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is X26 JJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X26 JJS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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