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M30 HCP

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 HCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 98,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,942 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 93,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 90,297 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 86,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 82,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,699 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 68,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,708 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 52,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 52,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 49,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,271 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 45,216 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 41,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,567 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 33,567 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 28,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 28,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,798 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 24,795 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 HCP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCP, 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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M30 HCP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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