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M33 CDY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,021 mi
Last recorded162,021 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 162,021 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

knock from front of vehicle

some play in steering rack / track rod inner ends

surface scar in offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 17 Apr 2026 162,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

knock from front of vehicle

some play in steering rack / track rod inner ends

surface scar in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2025 158,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 145,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 139,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 131,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 131,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 131,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 124,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 22 May 2018 124,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 28 Apr 2017 121,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,019 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Nail in o/s/r tyre (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,753 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 109,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,527 miles

air bag light on washer light on

Fail 27 Jul 2012 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on washer light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,820 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,802 miles

c/l 082065

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,544 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,491 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,068 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 CDY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CDY, 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 CDY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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