CarVerify

Free Car Check

M33 OTF

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,937 mi
Last recorded134,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 134,937 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 134,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,773 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 130,050 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 129,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,653 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 20 Nov 2016 121,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 11,368 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 11,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 103,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,615 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,642 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 12 Sep 2009 76,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 68,729 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,729 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edge

O/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 58,394 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 58,258 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,022 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

back axle has a oil leak

front & rear disc/pads are wearing

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M33 OTF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OTF, 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 OTF?

You can check the full history of M33 OTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M33 OTF registered?

M33 OTF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is M33 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 OTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M33 OTF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M33 OTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.