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V33 XNX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 XNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,883 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 90,041 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 85,887 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 9 Aug 2019 77,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just in limit at 16%

wear/corrosion in rear and nearside front brake disc faces

Fail 2 Aug 2019 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just in limit at 16%

wear/corrosion in rear and nearside front brake disc faces

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 50,814 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 43,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,678 miles

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)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,850 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges and seven years old

Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,850 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,031 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,698 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,751 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 21,751 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,881 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 16,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,979 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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V33 XNX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XNX, 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 V33 XNX registered?

V33 XNX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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