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M33 SRK

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,676 mi
Last recorded59,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,676 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2019 59,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,882 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Nov 2016 54,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake hoses insecure

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2014 51,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,112 miles

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

cuts in outer tread o/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,642 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,979 miles

both near side tyres side walls damged

Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,876 miles

tyre side walls damaged

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 SRK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRK, 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 SRK registered?

M33 SRK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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