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M333 OOF

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,455 mi
Last recorded136,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 136,455 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 134,265 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 133,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 132,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 130,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2018 128,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 128,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 122,197 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,402 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 117,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 98,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,038 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,919 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 OOF 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 85%.

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 OOF, 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 OOF registered?

M333 OOF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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