2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · GX52 XHF
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 123,807 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jan 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
GX52 XHF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2018
- 123,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GX52 XHF Mileage History
- 05/09/200638,722 mi
- 14/05/200746,005 mi+7,283 mi
- 09/05/200850,643 mi+4,638 mi
- 11/05/200959,165 mi+8,522 mi
- 03/08/200959,776 mi+611 mi
- 26/08/201067,548 mi+7,772 mi
- 26/08/201067,559 mi+11 mi
- 01/08/201172,387 mi+4,828 mi
- 05/08/201172,387 mi
- 19/10/201283,303 mi+10,916 mi
- 31/10/201283,403 mi+100 mi
- 27/03/201493,720 mi+10,317 mi
- 27/03/201493,720 mi
- 08/04/2015101,921 mi+8,201 mi
- 14/04/2015101,921 mi
- 13/04/2016109,374 mi+7,453 mi
- 25/04/2016109,649 mi+275 mi
- 22/04/2017117,194 mi+7,545 mi
- 26/04/2017117,332 mi+138 mi
- 19/05/2018123,807 mi+6,475 mi
- 19/05/2018123,807 mi
Average of roughly 7,271 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
GX52 XHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (GX52 XHF) between September 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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