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M333 CFM

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,969 mi
Last recorded121,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 CFM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,677 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 121,677 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 121,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,234 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 120,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,227 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 117,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 111,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 107,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,920 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,053 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall 225/40/19Y

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,709 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,396 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 72,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs rusty.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,690 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 56,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,771 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,787 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,657 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 CFM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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