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M30 GWY

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 GWY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 99,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,674 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 93,668 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2017 86,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 80,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,407 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 78,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,410 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,649 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,600 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine oil level just above minimum

plastic sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,347 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 GWY is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

M30 GWY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is M30 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 GWY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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