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M33 AAY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,860 mi
Last recorded124,860 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 AAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,600 miles

Brake pad sensor wires broken

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,736 miles

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)

very little suspension movement

Fail 23 Jan 2016 116,713 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

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

bonnet not opening properly

sensor on lower arm adrift

very little suspension movement

Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,860 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 115,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 108,274 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,764 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,299 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 61,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 45,367 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M33 AAY 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 73.3%.

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 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 M33 AAY, 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 M33 AAY registered?

M33 AAY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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