2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · X4 YJA
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 75,432 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,432 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
X4 YJA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2013
- 75,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
X4 YJA Mileage History
- 13/11/200636,230 mi
- 16/05/200839,057 mi+2,827 mi
- 01/06/200943,157 mi+4,100 mi
- 01/06/200943,157 mi
- 05/06/201044,521 mi+1,364 mi
- 06/06/201152,329 mi+7,808 mi
- 21/06/201265,952 mi+13,623 mi
- 01/10/201375,432 mi+9,480 mi
- 01/10/201375,432 mi
Average of roughly 5,696 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
X4 YJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (X4 YJA) between November 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2013 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (X4YJ Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as X4YJA.