2002 BMW M33.2L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
BMW M3 (2002, Petrol, 3246cc) — mileage recorded at 96,825. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (M30 KDJ) from 2002 show a total of 4 MOT tests between February 2022 and August 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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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