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M333 LSB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 135,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 135,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 129,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 128,654 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 128,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 128,591 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear unable to fully inspect belt

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

TPM light on

brake pad wear indicator light on but pads not worn to wear indictor

Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,974 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 Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,984 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 119,192 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 17 Jan 2015 115,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 102,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,060 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 51,783 miles

osf door handle tight to open

Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,698 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 LSB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LSB, 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 LSB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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