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J333 CDM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 CDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,736 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2017 115,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 111,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,783 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 67,245 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,925 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 44,911 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,766 miles

slight wear to both front tyres 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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J333 CDM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J333 CDM, 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 J333 CDM registered?

J333 CDM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is J333 CDM safe to buy?

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