2002 BMW M33.2L Other
Vehicle Insight Summary
2002 BMW M3 — Other, 3246cc. This vehicle has 97,866 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Other
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Poor.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2002 BMW M3 (YLZ 5028), we found 3 MOT results in the period of July 2023 to August 2023.
With 1 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 33%. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
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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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