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M33 AGT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 111,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 111,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 109,235 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,094 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,094 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off T (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,888 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 104,888 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated by rust to inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,651 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability diff bushes x3 (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,000 miles

carbon effect number plates

front to rear brake pipe rusty near fuel tank

underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 93,990 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

carbon effect number plates

front to rear brake pipe rusty near fuel tank

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,525 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Tyres Have Splits On Inner Sidewall

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 7 Jul 2012 87,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,341 miles

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

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,981 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 75,981 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,783 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 69,779 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,965 miles

Chip in zone A of windscreen, less than 10mm in diameter.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,161 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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M33 AGT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AGT, 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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M33 AGT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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