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M33 ROK

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,869 miles

brake discs slightly rusty

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,272 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 90,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 84,112 miles

near side haed lamp poor light output on dipped beam

Fail 18 May 2011 84,107 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

near side haed lamp poor light output on dipped beam

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 71,340 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,338 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery positive cable not insulated prperly under bonnet

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,378 miles

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 ROK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ROK, 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 ROK registered?

M33 ROK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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