2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · RN52 KWH
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 117,979 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,979 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
RN52 KWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 117,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
RN52 KWH Mileage History
- 22/02/2022116,043 mi
- 27/01/2023116,835 mi+792 mi
- 25/01/2024117,508 mi+673 mi
- 03/04/2025117,902 mi+394 mi
- 18/04/2026117,979 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN52 KWH 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 (RN52 KWH) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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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