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M333 KOB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 138,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 135,941 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 135,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring poorly located

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,413 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner treads

Oil leaks from o/side inner drive shaft seal, there also appears to be play in the bearing.

Wear on inner treads of both front tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2016 114,413 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner treads

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks from o/side inner drive shaft seal, there also appears to be play in the bearing.

Wear on inner treads of both front tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 100,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

front pads getting low

rear silencer to mid section clamps corroded to excess & broken

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

front pads getting low

rear silencer to mid section clamps corroded to excess & broken

Pass 1 May 2013 94,539 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2013 94,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2012 88,082 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 88,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 78,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,604 miles

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 KOB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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