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120,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag warning light staying on
nearside wiper blade split
offside wiper blade split
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
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M333 GRC registered?
M333 GRC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2002.
Is M333 GRC safe to buy?
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