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M30 WNE

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 WNE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,170 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,572 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,570 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 2 Jun 2010 77,285 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 77,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 74,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,011 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,001 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 WNE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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