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M333 PRJ

2002 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,360 mi
Last recorded109,360 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 PRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,928 miles

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

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all around

Pass 13 May 2019 101,005 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside

rust under the chassic

Fail 13 May 2019 101,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inside

rust under the chassic

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,659 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,659 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,001 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all around (2.4.A.2)

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,620 miles

All after market coil springs and shock absorbers fitted and corroded.

Front wipers slight worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner tread edge.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,289 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 90,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 87,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,753 miles

Both rear brakes appeard to be binding slightly.

Offside front tyre road contact surface has slight cracks but there is no cords exposure.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,154 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,119 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 51,788 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 PRJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PRJ, 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 PRJ registered?

M333 PRJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is M333 PRJ safe to buy?

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