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M33 END

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,586 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 107,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,958 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,942 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,558 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,637 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,303 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 79,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,143 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 68,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 May 2007 57,728 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,721 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 END is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 END, 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 END registered?

M33 END is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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