2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LN51 XYK
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 108,809 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN51 XYK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2020
- 108,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN51 XYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (LN51 XYK) between December 2006 and January 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
LN51 XYK Mileage History
- 14/12/200669,032 mi
- 03/01/200878,553 mi+9,521 mi
- 29/12/200885,394 mi+6,841 mi
- 17/12/200990,654 mi+5,260 mi
- 06/01/201193,894 mi+3,240 mi
- 23/12/201196,661 mi+2,767 mi
- 07/12/201298,659 mi+1,998 mi
- 18/12/2013101,177 mi+2,518 mi
- 09/05/2015103,812 mi+2,635 mi
- 09/06/2016105,998 mi+2,186 mi
- 27/07/2017107,748 mi+1,750 mi
- 03/01/2019108,210 mi+462 mi
- 22/01/2020108,809 mi+599 mi
Average of roughly 3,035 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 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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