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M333 DTR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,012 mi
Last recorded93,012 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,981 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,092 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,018 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 78,005 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake Imbalance only just met requirements

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

front fog-light tell-tale inoperative

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 75,311 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 75,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 67,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,918 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)

offside rear jacking point damaged

Pass 21 May 2012 57,125 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 52,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 37,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,253 miles

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

all four brake discs in poor condition

both front and offside rear tyres have slight damage to outer walls

condensation in nearside side indicator unit

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 22,236 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All 4 brake discs heavily corroded just within MOT limits for pitting

Damage to all 4 tyre sidewalls

Nearside front repeater condensated

Offside front tyre low on outer edge

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 DTR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DTR, 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 DTR registered?

M333 DTR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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