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M33 PDD

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,364 mi
Last recorded104,364 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 104,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 104,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 103,988 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 103,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 100,661 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 95,502 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 94,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,253 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,579 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,978 miles

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 15 Jan 2011 67,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,110 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,979 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 PDD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PDD, 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 PDD registered?

M33 PDD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is M33 PDD safe to buy?

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