Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 TXU

M3 TXU

2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 77,618 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2002 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 11/05/2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (27/08/2017)
Recorded Mileage
77,618 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/05/2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 27/08/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
3246cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a clean record of passes over the last five years. The most recent test in April 2026 at 77,618 miles resulted in no defects, indicating a stable maintenance trend. The consistent lack of advisories suggests that previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a high standard, avoiding the mechanical or structural failures typically seen in performance cars of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-four-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 3,234 miles annually. Data shows a significant period of static use between July 2021 and October 2022, where the car covered only 30 miles in 15 months. Since October 2022, usage has increased more steadily, moving from 76,584 to 77,618 miles over three years. While the low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, the long intervals of standing often lead to the degradation of rubber seals, fluid oxidation, and tyre flat. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focused on low-mileage-related issues. The inspector should check for perished suspension bushes, cracked coolant hoses, and seized brake calipers that occur when a vehicle sits stationary. Given the age of the chassis, close attention to structural corrosion in the sills and subframes is essential, as the MOT only detects rust once it reaches a significant threshold. Verify the age of the tyres and the condition of the brake fluid, as rubber components degrade regardless of tread depth.

M3 TXU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
  • 77,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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Reliability & Known Issues

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 TXU Mileage History

  1. 13/10/202276,584 mi
  2. 14/03/202476,599 mi+15 mi
  3. 13/05/202577,256 mi+657 mi
  4. 21/04/202677,618 mi+362 mi

Average of roughly 294 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M3 TXU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 22:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (M3 TXU) between October 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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