2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · RG02 NBJ
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 72,744 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RG02 NBJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2011
- 72,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 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.
RG02 NBJ Mileage History
- 28/07/200637,995 mi
- 28/07/200637,995 mi
- 24/07/200742,145 mi+4,150 mi
- 25/07/200742,145 mi
- 23/07/200847,721 mi+5,576 mi
- 02/09/200957,309 mi+9,588 mi
- 14/09/200957,345 mi+36 mi
- 08/09/201063,587 mi+6,242 mi
- 30/09/201172,744 mi+9,157 mi
- 03/10/201172,744 mi
Average of roughly 6,704 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
RG02 NBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (RG02 NBJ) between July 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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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