2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 RXV
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 22/04/2002. Recorded mileage 99,779 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,779 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
M3 RXV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 99,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 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.
M3 RXV Mileage History
- 07/09/200539,445 mi
- 05/10/200643,480 mi+4,035 mi
- 05/10/200752,193 mi+8,713 mi
- 05/10/200752,193 mi
- 08/10/200857,236 mi+5,043 mi
- 03/10/200961,563 mi+4,327 mi
- 01/10/201065,454 mi+3,891 mi
- 24/10/201168,191 mi+2,737 mi
- 27/10/201168,227 mi+36 mi
- 28/10/201168,227 mi
- 29/10/201270,609 mi+2,382 mi
- 31/10/201372,454 mi+1,845 mi
- 29/10/201475,392 mi+2,938 mi
- 27/10/201577,521 mi+2,129 mi
- 01/08/201678,341 mi+820 mi
- 24/07/201781,444 mi+3,103 mi
- 31/07/201781,562 mi+118 mi
- 31/08/201882,633 mi+1,071 mi
- 02/09/201984,003 mi+1,370 mi
- 09/10/202084,361 mi+358 mi
- 22/10/202185,368 mi+1,007 mi
- 18/10/202289,459 mi+4,091 mi
- 10/10/202394,068 mi+4,609 mi
- 18/10/202394,070 mi+2 mi
- 19/10/202497,731 mi+3,661 mi
- 25/10/202497,783 mi+52 mi
- 29/10/202599,779 mi+1,996 mi
Average of roughly 2,995 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
M3 RXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (M3 RXV) between September 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (”.
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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