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M333 DRG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,627 mi
Last recorded97,627 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 97,627 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 97,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary belt cracking

brake inspection required

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,946 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary belt cracking

brake inspection required

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s inner brake pad getting low

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake inspection required

offside rear tyre has puncture repair

rear bolt missing out of cataylic converter

rear coil springs corroded

sill skirts fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,916 miles

o/s/rear tyre sidewall damaged but ok

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underbody due to floor trims fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,938 miles

front brake disc slightly scored and pitted

fuel cap sealing ring slighbtly perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 8 Sep 2010 48,938 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake disc slightly scored and pitted

fuel cap sealing ring slighbtly perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,518 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 354,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 354,523 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,815 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 DRG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DRG, 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 DRG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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