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M33 XYS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,534 mi
Last recorded143,534 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 143,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 139,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 138,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 135,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 134,189 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 130,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 128,720 miles

Front Lower Powersteering hose ferrule split but not leaking (Pump to cooler)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 128,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Lower Powersteering hose ferrule split but not leaking (Pump to cooler)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 125,898 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 121,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 120,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 120,732 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear diff excessive movement and moumts worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 119,242 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 113,181 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 113,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn and pitted heavily.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 89,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,951 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 74,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 74,951 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,109 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,847 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 XYS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

M33 XYS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is M33 XYS safe to buy?

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