2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · PL52 SZZ
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 09/09/2002. Recorded mileage 134,416 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3246cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
PL52 SZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 134,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PL52 SZZ Mileage History
- 03/11/2021122,414 mi
- 22/12/2022124,034 mi+1,620 mi
- 12/02/2024125,621 mi+1,587 mi
- 20/02/2025131,407 mi+5,786 mi
- 04/03/2026134,416 mi+3,009 mi
Average of roughly 2,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL52 SZZ 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 (PL52 SZZ) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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