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M33 LKW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,223 mi
Last recorded152,223 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 152,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 152,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 150,669 miles

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 19 Jan 2022 150,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,664 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 149,664 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn diff mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 147,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 147,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 144,866 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,415 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,712 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps rusty and weak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 125,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust clamps rusty and weak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 125,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust clamps rusty and weak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 121,029 miles

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 3 Jan 2012 111,618 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,567 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Reae discs are heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,442 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 84,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has damage to kerbing band

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,923 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has damage to kerbing band

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,406 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2006 50,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,576 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 LKW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LKW, 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 LKW registered?

M33 LKW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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