2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · PJ52 CDN
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25/11/2002. Recorded mileage 150,685 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
PJ52 CDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 150,685 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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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.
PJ52 CDN Mileage History
- 18/10/2023125,191 mi
- 25/10/2023125,347 mi+156 mi
- 16/10/2024135,835 mi+10,488 mi
- 14/10/2025150,428 mi+14,593 mi
- 22/10/2025150,685 mi+257 mi
Average of roughly 12,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ52 CDN 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 (PJ52 CDN) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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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