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M30 NCM

2002 BMW M3

Blue Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,159 mi
Last recorded122,159 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 NCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 117,704 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 117,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,127 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 117,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2015 116,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 116,000 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 110,417 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 96,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,464 miles

front/rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f light level sensor bracket broken

Pass 10 Jan 2009 78,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,069 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 58,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 43,020 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 NCM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NCM, 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 NCM registered?

M30 NCM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is M30 NCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 NCM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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