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M33 YUP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 60,862 miles

Advise n/s/f coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Advise rear differential pinion seal seeping

Advisecrear top shock absorber bushes showing signs of delamination

Pass 15 Apr 2023 58,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 56,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and has slight damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal slightly perished.

nearside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge.

offside front tyre slightly perished on tread.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,876 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,423 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,756 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITTOR

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,906 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,853 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 YUP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YUP, 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 YUP registered?

M33 YUP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is M33 YUP safe to buy?

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