2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M333 PGC
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 88,434 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,434 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
M333 PGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 88,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
M333 PGC Mileage History
- 25/10/202182,641 mi
- 22/11/202285,732 mi+3,091 mi
- 17/11/202387,566 mi+1,834 mi
- 23/10/202488,433 mi+867 mi
- 22/07/202688,434 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M333 PGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (M333 PGC) between October 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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