2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M335 HRT
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/04/2002. Recorded mileage 80,586 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,586 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
M335 HRT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 80,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Below Average
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.
M335 HRT Mileage History
- 26/05/200634,455 mi
- 06/06/200739,109 mi+4,654 mi
- 04/06/200843,349 mi+4,240 mi
- 04/06/200843,349 mi
- 05/06/200946,551 mi+3,202 mi
- 02/07/201047,828 mi+1,277 mi
- 28/06/201149,183 mi+1,355 mi
- 30/04/201249,839 mi+656 mi
- 02/05/201353,139 mi+3,300 mi
- 02/05/201353,139 mi
- 02/05/201470,589 mi+17,450 mi
- 30/04/201572,193 mi+1,604 mi
- 05/05/201675,911 mi+3,718 mi
- 02/05/201776,335 mi+424 mi
- 03/05/201776,335 mi
- 24/07/201876,703 mi+368 mi
- 16/09/201977,000 mi+297 mi
- 12/07/202277,261 mi+261 mi
- 07/08/202377,342 mi+81 mi
- 17/08/202479,165 mi+1,823 mi
- 18/08/202580,586 mi+1,421 mi
Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
M335 HRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (M335 HRT) between May 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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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