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M33 RTB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,184 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,937 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 99,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAJOR OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Jul 2024 99,712 miles

Central Rear rear diff gearbox has a oil leak

Offside Front load level sensor arm broken

Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,165 miles

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Central Rear Lower SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 98,876 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 98,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,051 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 98,044 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure BACKBOX MISSING 1XCLAMP 1XCLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,621 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACKBOX CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,352 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 97,331 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 88,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,368 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,074 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,706 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,287 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 22,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 RTB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RTB, 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 RTB registered?

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

Is M33 RTB safe to buy?

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