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M333 PCB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 142,621 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 142,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 142,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 141,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 141,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 134,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 128,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 116,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,441 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 90,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,878 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 76,542 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,743 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn low 2/3mm 255/35/zr19 conti

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,659 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 PCB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PCB, 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 PCB registered?

M333 PCB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is M333 PCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 PCB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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