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M30 GRW

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,594 mi
Last recorded63,594 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 20 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres 17 year old

Pass 15 May 2025 60,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 60,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,324 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 58,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 57,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,726 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,345 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,516 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,197 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offfside rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges recommend replacement

Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,792 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 GRW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GRW, 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 M30 GRW registered?

M30 GRW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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