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M30 KDB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,084 mi
Last recorded150,084 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 150,084 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 2 Apr 2019 149,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 144,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 129,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 119,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,019 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,858 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,422 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 68,422 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,433 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 46,262 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle only just passed emissions test due to high lambda reading.

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 KDB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KDB, 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 KDB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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