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1985 AJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,690 mi
Last recorded75,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1985 AJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,356 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,609 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,132 miles

Rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Slight misting of oil around nsf shocker

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,132 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OSF Handbrake poor

Rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Slight misting of oil around nsf shocker

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 47,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,481 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 31,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,526 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 18,395 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD †N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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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1985 AJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 1985 AJ, 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 1985 AJ registered?

1985 AJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is 1985 AJ safe to buy?

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