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M333 GRC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,806 mi
Last recorded120,806 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,731 miles

Nut and bolt missing from exhaust catalyst flange.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges. Cracking/perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 119,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2022 119,417 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,387 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,378 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2021 118,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,713 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 116,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,840 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s inner edge`s slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,782 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,782 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,945 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 106,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 80,239 miles

airbag warning light staying on

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,584 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,496 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,654 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 69,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,338 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 GRC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GRC, 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 GRC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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