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V33 REM

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,235 mi
Last recorded80,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 REM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,235 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when hazard lights switched on (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates slightly when lights on and brake pedal pressed (4.5.4 (b))

rear bulb failure warning illuminated on dash but all rear lights working

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,209 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 80,198 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 79,702 miles

below battery tray is rusty and holed but not a fail

both front tyres a lot have of age cracks

Pass 11 May 2016 79,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2016 79,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,861 miles

both front tyres are badly cracked

traction warning light in on but not the abs

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,061 miles

battery box very rusty

both rear exhust clamps very rusty

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,745 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,771 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 73,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 73,903 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 65,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 65,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,267 miles

advise both front tyres outer edges & nearside rear cut in tread

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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V33 REM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red 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 V33 REM, 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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V33 REM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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