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M33 APK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 APK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,283 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,113 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 104,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 102,391 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 99,311 miles

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

oil leak at rear axle

Fail 12 May 2016 99,311 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

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

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,820 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

pad light on

tps light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,993 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,823 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air con condenser damaged

oil leak on diff

Fail 6 Sep 2013 90,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air con condenser damaged

oil leak on diff

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front and rear discs

Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,316 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 30 Apr 2011 78,524 miles

air con condenser damaged.

front number plate cracked.

o/s/f fog lamp broken.

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

play in steering rack.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear diff leaking oil.

various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2011 78,524 miles

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

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

air con condenser damaged.

front number plate cracked.

o/s/f fog lamp broken.

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

play in steering rack.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear diff leaking oil.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,735 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,807 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,717 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 41,723 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 APK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 APK, 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 APK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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