CarVerify

Free Car Check

M30 SXB

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 SXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 124,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 124,388 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 124,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 122,358 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 120,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,826 miles

Nearside Front N/S front tyre close to 1.6mm markers in places

Rear Both rear tyres approaching 1.6mm marker in places

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,358 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 108,680 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer clamps loose

Slight lip of corrosion to o/s/f inner brake disc surface

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,319 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,207 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,613 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamps broken but still secure.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,902 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 92,837 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,190 miles

brake pad wear sensor (front) insecure)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad wear sensor (front) insecure)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,467 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,939 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 73,939 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,078 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,674 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 47,003 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M30 SXB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SXB, 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

How do I check the history of M30 SXB?

You can check the full history of M30 SXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M30 SXB registered?

M30 SXB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is M30 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 SXB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M30 SXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M30 SXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.