2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LK52 NFT
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 108,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
LK52 NFT Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2017
- 108,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 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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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.
LK52 NFT Mileage History
- 01/09/200657,488 mi
- 27/09/200763,976 mi+6,488 mi
- 03/04/200971,868 mi+7,892 mi
- 01/10/201091,497 mi+19,629 mi
- 15/06/201193,414 mi+1,917 mi
- 15/06/201193,414 mi
- 12/10/2012100,800 mi+7,386 mi
- 13/03/2014104,539 mi+3,739 mi
- 02/05/2015107,762 mi+3,223 mi
- 25/07/2016108,098 mi+336 mi
- 09/09/2017108,839 mi+741 mi
Average of roughly 4,659 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
LK52 NFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (LK52 NFT) between September 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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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