2002 BMW M33.2L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2002 BMW M3? It's a Petrol with a 3246cc engine showing 74,556 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (EIL 61) from 2002 show a total of 3 MOT tests between July 2023 and July 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (3 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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