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M333 BGS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,478 mi
Last recorded65,478 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 BGS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 65,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear leading to nearside and offside flexi hose front to rear brake pipes covered limiting inspection

Fail 12 May 2021 65,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 65,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken on bottom arm headlamp LEVEL SENSOR (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,285 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to the limit

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,714 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,164 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,275 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,276 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,873 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 BGS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M333 BGS, 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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M333 BGS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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