2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M30 KJN
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 97,252 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Mar 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,252 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
M30 KJN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2019
- 97,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M30 KJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (M30 KJN) between April 2006 and May 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
M30 KJN Mileage History
- 06/04/200635,260 mi
- 10/04/200635,323 mi+63 mi
- 01/06/200742,391 mi+7,068 mi
- 08/06/200742,473 mi+82 mi
- 19/06/200849,080 mi+6,607 mi
- 23/06/200849,153 mi+73 mi
- 18/05/200953,007 mi+3,854 mi
- 29/05/200953,012 mi+5 mi
- 09/12/201059,090 mi+6,078 mi
- 19/12/201162,557 mi+3,467 mi
- 22/11/201266,190 mi+3,633 mi
- 12/12/201369,548 mi+3,358 mi
- 16/12/201475,502 mi+5,954 mi
- 19/01/201682,437 mi+6,935 mi
- 19/01/201682,437 mi
- 10/04/201791,339 mi+8,902 mi
- 14/05/201997,252 mi+5,913 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 17 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: 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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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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