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M333 RFS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,087 mi
Last recorded125,087 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 125,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 123,429 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 123,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,835 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 117,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 112,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2016 102,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 80,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,827 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 79,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,692 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 77,692 miles

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

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

o/s/f ride hieght sensor detatched

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,611 miles

o/s/f suspension arm senson link brocken

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,028 miles

Headlamp levelling system on front suspension broken

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp levelling system on front suspension broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 48,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 RFS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RFS, 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 RFS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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