2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · 355 MDL
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 86,637 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,637 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
355 MDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 86,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
355 MDL Mileage History
- 30/05/202379,741 mi
- 23/05/202481,216 mi+1,475 mi
- 03/06/202481,255 mi+39 mi
- 08/07/202582,500 mi+1,245 mi
- 23/07/202686,637 mi+4,137 mi
Average of roughly 2,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
355 MDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (355 MDL) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres bold (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush exessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush exessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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