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M33 PPB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,068 mi
Last recorded45,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 45,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,997 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 42,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,727 miles

front and centre undertrays obscuring view.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,767 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 32,480 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,724 miles

wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,525 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,867 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)

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 PPB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PPB, 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 PPB?

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What year was M33 PPB registered?

M33 PPB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is M33 PPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 PPB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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