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M30 SME

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 123,834 miles

Offside Rear pad wear wire rubbing drive shaft

Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,143 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,143 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both rear drive shafts have slight play

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 22 Jul 2017 101,479 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,430 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 22 Aug 2015 86,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,540 miles

Both front discs heavily pitted

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked and holding water

Oil leak

Rear silencer clamp cracked

Slight damage to both front tyrewalls

Slight play in offside steering knuckle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front discs heavily pitted

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked and holding water

Oil leak

Rear silencer clamp cracked

Slight damage to both front tyrewalls

Slight play in offside steering knuckle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,533 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 25 Jun 2008 43,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 43,177 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advize both rear indicators faded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 25,239 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 SME is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SME, 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 SME registered?

M30 SME is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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