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491 JRA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,348 mi
Last recorded64,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration491 JRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,348 miles

Misting of oil from rear transmission

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,603 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,414 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 59,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,719 miles

exhaust clamps broken but system supported

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,244 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Rear oil leak.

Fail 26 Mar 2016 53,236 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear oil leak.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

differential oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,941 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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,945 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,110 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,107 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,792 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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491 JRA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 491 JRA, 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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491 JRA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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