2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · SE02 UHG
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2002. Recorded mileage 84,934 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,934 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
SE02 UHG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2019
- 84,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
SE02 UHG Mileage History
- 27/07/200543,334 mi
- 29/07/200657,889 mi+14,555 mi
- 02/07/200761,136 mi+3,247 mi
- 04/09/200869,270 mi+8,134 mi
- 15/10/200973,341 mi+4,071 mi
- 30/10/201075,811 mi+2,470 mi
- 03/11/201075,826 mi+15 mi
- 25/02/201277,602 mi+1,776 mi
- 07/06/201378,168 mi+566 mi
- 07/06/201378,168 mi
- 28/06/201478,445 mi+277 mi
- 28/06/201478,445 mi
- 19/06/201579,146 mi+701 mi
- 27/08/201679,839 mi+693 mi
- 30/08/201679,846 mi+7 mi
- 21/09/201779,916 mi+70 mi
- 26/10/201881,430 mi+1,514 mi
- 21/10/201984,934 mi+3,504 mi
- 21/10/201984,934 mi
Average of roughly 2,923 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
SE02 UHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (SE02 UHG) between July 2005 and October 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)”.
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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