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M333 HSX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,813 mi
Last recorded155,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 HSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 155,813 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,779 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 153,484 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner side wall

Fail 22 Jan 2021 153,473 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2020 152,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 151,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 150,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 149,782 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 149,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 147,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 144,105 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 144,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 139,448 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,534 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 120,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 111,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 108,612 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 103,108 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 103,108 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 92,470 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre deep cut and split on inner side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,470 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre deep cut and split on inner side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2007 86,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play offside steering rack

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 HSX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

M333 HSX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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