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M33 TYB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 98,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,707 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose x1 clamp missing rear silencer/slight blow around joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,396 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,309 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 66,309 miles

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 12 Jul 2006 55,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 44,112 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 TYB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

M33 TYB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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The MOT history for M33 TYB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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