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M33 JWE

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,792 mi
Last recorded80,792 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 JWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,884 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,250 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,882 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,073 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 32,073 miles

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

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

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 JWE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWE, 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

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What year was M33 JWE registered?

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

Is M33 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 JWE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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