2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LP02 AFN
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 19/04/2002. Recorded mileage 184,546 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
LP02 AFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 184,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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LP02 AFN Mileage History
- 26/09/2023175,623 mi
- 26/09/2023175,623 mi
- 10/10/2024179,707 mi+4,084 mi
- 16/10/2024179,709 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/2025184,546 mi+4,837 mi
Average of roughly 4,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP02 AFN 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 (LP02 AFN) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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