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M30 KDJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 KDJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 96,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,790 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,739 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,570 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,715 miles

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)

rear exhust clamp very rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,159 miles

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/rear diff leaking advise?

Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,159 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/rear diff leaking advise?

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,876 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 27,876 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 24,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 21,504 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 KDJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

M30 KDJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 July 2002.

Is M30 KDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 KDJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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