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M333 APB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 APB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,561 miles

vehicle lowered

Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front headlamp level sensor broken

front wiper blades deteriated

nearside front tyre cracking in treads

offside front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,762 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,762 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,008 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 58,460 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,822 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 52,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,880 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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M333 APB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M333 APB, 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 M333 APB registered?

M333 APB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is M333 APB safe to buy?

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