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M30 OKW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,645 mi
Last recorded129,645 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 129,645 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 129,501 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 129,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 129,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 128,267 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 127,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 125,857 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 123,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 120,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 117,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 115,676 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 115,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,480 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 100,480 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,022 miles

off side tyre wearing on the extreme inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,237 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,028 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,177 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 OKW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

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

Is M30 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 OKW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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