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M333 RLG

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 115,040 miles

vehicle heavily modified for track use , ok at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,036 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both non reflective (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle heavily modified for track use

Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,601 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,227 miles

Airbag light inoperative

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 25 Oct 2017 105,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Airbag light inoperative

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,701 miles

Nearside Front inner rim slight damaged

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,630 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 85,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clamp broken on rear exhaust pipe join

Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,282 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clamp broken on rear exhaust pipe join

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,894 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,815 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,872 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,440 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 65,440 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 52,842 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,033 miles

BOTH REAR BR PIPES LIGHLY CORRODED

LEFT FRONT TYRE HAS SAFETY RIB DAMAGE

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 20,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 20,468 miles

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

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

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 RLG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLG, 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 RLG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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