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M30 GRS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,176 mi
Last recorded40,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 GRS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 40,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,310 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,194 miles

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,445 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 36,420 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2007 34,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,984 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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M30 GRS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M30 GRS, 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 M30 GRS registered?

M30 GRS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is M30 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 GRS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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