2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · BK52 KCY
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2002. Recorded mileage 126,953 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,953 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
BK52 KCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 126,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
BK52 KCY Mileage History
- 22/03/2023123,608 mi
- 19/01/2024123,864 mi+256 mi
- 20/02/2025125,590 mi+1,726 mi
- 28/02/2025125,595 mi+5 mi
- 10/04/2026126,953 mi+1,358 mi
Average of roughly 1,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BK52 KCY 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 (BK52 KCY) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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