2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · EK52 WAJ
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2002. Recorded mileage 168,665 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,665 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
EK52 WAJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 168,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 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.
EK52 WAJ Mileage History
- 22/06/200646,107 mi
- 27/06/200646,511 mi+404 mi
- 28/06/200756,290 mi+9,779 mi
- 08/07/200863,047 mi+6,757 mi
- 06/05/200970,294 mi+7,247 mi
- 05/05/201079,777 mi+9,483 mi
- 10/05/201079,903 mi+126 mi
- 10/05/201187,470 mi+7,567 mi
- 03/05/201296,191 mi+8,721 mi
- 04/05/2013105,203 mi+9,012 mi
- 06/06/2014111,548 mi+6,345 mi
- 05/06/2015116,001 mi+4,453 mi
- 12/06/2015116,002 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/2016124,796 mi+8,794 mi
- 18/04/2016124,796 mi
- 14/06/2017138,220 mi+13,424 mi
- 15/06/2017138,247 mi+27 mi
- 12/06/2018147,021 mi+8,774 mi
- 17/06/2019154,109 mi+7,088 mi
- 25/06/2019154,124 mi+15 mi
- 30/07/2020159,576 mi+5,452 mi
- 12/08/2020159,576 mi
- 10/08/2021161,778 mi+2,202 mi
- 02/09/2021161,784 mi+6 mi
- 03/09/2021161,785 mi+1 mi
- 30/08/2022165,817 mi+4,032 mi
- 18/12/2024168,664 mi+2,847 mi
- 19/12/2024168,665 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,627 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
EK52 WAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (EK52 WAJ) between June 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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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