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M30 PGL

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,009 mi
Last recorded40,009 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 PGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 40,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 39,566 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 39,566 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective free off & lub (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 38,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,994 miles

both front/repeaters discoloured

Pass 20 May 2019 35,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,955 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 33,955 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,142 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 25 Jul 2017 33,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 12 May 2016 31,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perished

Fail 6 May 2016 31,412 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,604 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 28,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 28,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 26,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,902 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 22,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 22,039 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)

Pass 30 May 2008 20,267 miles

Front washers very poor.

Pass 25 May 2007 18,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,021 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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 PGL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGL, 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 PGL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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