2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 HXC
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 58,045 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M3 HXC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2020
- 58,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
M3 HXC Mileage History
- 10/11/200625,776 mi
- 27/05/200833,774 mi+7,998 mi
- 03/09/200938,638 mi+4,864 mi
- 03/09/200938,638 mi
- 07/09/201040,418 mi+1,780 mi
- 06/10/201142,752 mi+2,334 mi
- 08/10/201142,752 mi
- 13/10/201246,748 mi+3,996 mi
- 16/10/201350,437 mi+3,689 mi
- 14/11/201453,042 mi+2,605 mi
- 30/06/201654,334 mi+1,292 mi
- 05/07/201755,461 mi+1,127 mi
- 17/08/201856,891 mi+1,430 mi
- 30/08/201957,552 mi+661 mi
- 29/08/202058,045 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 2,338 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
M3 HXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (M3 HXC) between November 2006 and August 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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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