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M333 SAD

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,871 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,308 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 80,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 77,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,060 miles

h/ lamp self leveling unit on o/s/f wishbone broken

Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,060 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

h/ lamp self leveling unit on o/s/f wishbone broken

Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,639 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 54,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SAD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SAD, 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 SAD registered?

M333 SAD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is M333 SAD safe to buy?

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