2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LN52 VOB
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 112,600 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,600 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
LN52 VOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2024
- 112,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
LN52 VOB Mileage History
- 17/09/2021106,320 mi
- 27/09/2022109,678 mi+3,358 mi
- 18/10/2022109,678 mi
- 17/10/2023111,925 mi+2,247 mi
- 26/10/2024112,600 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 2,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LN52 VOB 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 (LN52 VOB) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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