2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LJ52 DGV
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 128,065 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LJ52 DGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2025
- 128,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
LJ52 DGV Mileage History
- 18/01/2023127,642 mi
- 11/05/2023127,658 mi+16 mi
- 19/05/2023127,665 mi+7 mi
- 04/10/2024127,859 mi+194 mi
- 24/10/2025128,065 mi+206 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ52 DGV 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 (LJ52 DGV) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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