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M30 JKL

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,505 mi
Last recorded161,505 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 161,505 miles

both sides rear chassis repaired

Fail 14 Aug 2017 161,494 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear ()

rear chassis legs patched

Pass 19 Aug 2016 158,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 154,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 144,167 miles

eml on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 144,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eml on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 84,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,149 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges fronts to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,882 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 JKL is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M30 JKL, 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 JKL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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