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M33 GPB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 GPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,033 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,734 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,142 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edges

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)

rear diff oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,622 miles

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,245 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 70,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 68,896 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 68,896 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,856 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,756 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,488 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 GPB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M33 GPB?

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What year was M33 GPB registered?

M33 GPB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is M33 GPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 GPB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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