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M333 MWT

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,909 mi
Last recorded134,909 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 134,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,444 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 134,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,247 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 133,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,191 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 133,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 131,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,297 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,680 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Tank strap brace (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 118,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.040 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Tank strap brace (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,494 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,350 miles

o/s/f suspension sensor broken

o/s/r support bracket corroded

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres starting to perish and crack

fuel cap rubber slightly perished

n/s strut brace bolt loose

n/s/r outer c.v gaiter has slightly weaping grease

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 21 Jun 2014 88,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,885 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamps corroded

underside of vehicle covered in protective trims

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,195 miles

Both front wheels have slight distortion on inner sides

Metal bar that supports petrol tank covers on o/s/r is corroded

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

Offside front tyre shows signs of rubbing on plastic wheel arch cover

Offside rear tyre shows signs of previously rubbing on wheel arch but customer assures whel arch has been modified to prevennt this

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front wheels have slight distortion on inner sides

Metal bar that supports petrol tank covers on o/s/r is corroded

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

Offside front tyre shows signs of rubbing on plastic wheel arch cover

Offside rear tyre shows signs of previously rubbing on wheel arch but customer assures whel arch has been modified to prevennt this

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,074 miles

rear tyres on outer edges run close wheel arches

Fail 21 May 2010 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,829 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 73,829 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,027 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,242 miles

brakes tested with bowmonk meter.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,465 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 MWT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MWT, 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 MWT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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