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M333 DUH

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 112,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 106,548 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorber casing corroded bothsides

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear differential oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 101,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 99,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,272 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Rear Oil leak Driveshaft sill slight leak

Oil leak Slight gearbox oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,120 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,297 miles

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

o/s/f suspension height sensor insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and cracking.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to the rear brake discs

Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to the rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to the offside rear brake disc

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,704 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,071 miles

rear nearside tyre close to limit

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 DUH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DUH, 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 DUH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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