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M33 BRR

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,502 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 104,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 98,858 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 98,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,509 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,156 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 69,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 May 2012 65,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 56,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,671 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 52,096 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,483 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 47,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,799 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 BRR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BRR, 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 BRR registered?

M33 BRR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is M33 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 BRR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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