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M33 WRE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,321 mi
Last recorded128,321 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 WRE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 128,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 87,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 118,950 miles

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 115,278 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 20 Feb 2016 112,234 miles

All tyre valves starting to perish

Bolts missing from exhaust centre section

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 112,234 miles

All tyre valves starting to perish

Bolts missing from exhaust centre section

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,101 miles

front pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,613 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,142 miles

All brake hose ferruls corroded

Both front wishbone bushes worn

OSF suspension possition sensor detacthed

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

nsr exhaust silencer joint clamps cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2011 81,142 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

All brake hose ferruls corroded

Both front wishbone bushes worn

OSF suspension possition sensor detacthed

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

nsr exhaust silencer joint clamps cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 76,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 68,190 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 62,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,834 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 WRE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WRE, 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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M33 WRE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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