Official DVLA Record

2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · M3 VPU

M3 VPU

2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/07/2002. Recorded mileage 51,563 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2002 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 11/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
51,563 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/08/2026
Tax Status
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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 is currently in a stable roadworthy condition based on the most recent MOT test on 12 August 2025. The car passed with no defects or advisories recorded at 51,563 miles. This clean result suggests the vehicle is well maintained and meets all current DVSA safety and emissions standards. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty four year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,148 miles per year. Between the April 2022 test at 51,553 miles and the August 2025 test at 51,563 miles, the car covered only ten miles over more than three years. This indicates the vehicle has spent significant periods in long term storage rather than being used for regular transport. Low usage often leads to specific mechanical degradation that MOT tests may not immediately surface. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system for binding calipers or pitted brake discs caused by inactivity. Rubber components including suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and engine mounts are prone to perishing or cracking when a car stands still for years. The lack of recorded corrosion or structural failures in the history is positive, but the extreme lack of movement warrants a check for fluid leaks and battery health. Ensure the engine oil and coolant have been refreshed recently, as stagnant fluids can lead to internal sludge or corrosion in the cooling system.

M3 VPU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
  • 51,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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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 VPU Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202251,553 mi
  2. 12/08/202551,563 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

M3 VPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (M3 VPU) between April 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 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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