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M30 OBS

2002 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 OBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 111,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 108,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 96,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,570 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 51,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,923 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 35,519 miles

Noise from offside front brake when applied.

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,519 miles

Noise from offside front brake when applied.

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 OBS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OBS, 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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What year was M30 OBS registered?

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

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