2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · HK02 FFP
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 23/05/2002. Recorded mileage 114,322 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,322 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
HK02 FFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 114,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
HK02 FFP Mileage History
- 26/07/2022111,039 mi
- 01/08/2023113,514 mi+2,475 mi
- 11/10/2024114,254 mi+740 mi
- 08/10/2025114,322 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 1,025 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HK02 FFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (HK02 FFP) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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