2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · M30 BBH
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15/11/2002. Recorded mileage 164,402 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
M30 BBH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2022
- 164,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M30 BBH Mileage History
- 08/12/200635,337 mi
- 22/01/200840,452 mi+5,115 mi
- 25/01/200840,505 mi+53 mi
- 17/02/200945,659 mi+5,154 mi
- 10/03/201051,881 mi+6,222 mi
- 19/03/201153,542 mi+1,661 mi
- 20/03/201153,542 mi
- 16/10/201255,386 mi+1,844 mi
- 18/10/201356,516 mi+1,130 mi
- 20/01/201657,008 mi+492 mi
- 20/01/201657,008 mi
- 11/05/201764,219 mi+7,211 mi
- 22/11/201867,496 mi+3,277 mi
- 13/08/202071,467 mi+3,971 mi
- 30/04/2022163,700 mi+92,233 mi
- 12/05/2022164,402 mi+702 mi
Average of roughly 8,367 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
M30 BBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (M30 BBH) between December 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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