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M333 KSM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 75,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 74,883 miles

undertrays fitted

very nice car

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 69,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,766 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,929 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 28,872 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 KSM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M333 KSM registered?

M333 KSM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is M333 KSM safe to buy?

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