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M33 PCK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 86,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 86,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 85,988 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 85,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,820 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 ZR18 95W XL Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 ZR18 95W XL Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,449 miles

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

Rear silencer clamp fractured but not likely to fall off

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,243 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 21 Apr 2018 85,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers & under trays fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,980 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,738 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,937 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,889 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,196 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 69,023 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,461 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 30 Jun 2006 40,150 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 PCK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PCK, 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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M33 PCK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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