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M333 CJN

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,246 mi
Last recorded106,246 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 105,501 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 105,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 104,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 102,986 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 102,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 101,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,383 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,264 miles

hand brake low

Pass 31 May 2012 56,493 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)

both rear disks corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,178 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 33,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,535 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,055 miles

horn output poor

one of the offside front sidelights partially insecure

tyre warning light on

Pass 20 May 2008 25,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,208 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 CJN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M333 CJN registered?

M333 CJN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is M333 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 CJN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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