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M33 LHT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,946 mi
Last recorded126,946 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 126,946 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 126,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 114,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 107,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 103,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 103,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,895 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,956 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2008 80,956 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,829 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2007 73,829 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,882 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 LHT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

M33 LHT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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