2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · SP52 DFJ
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2002. Recorded mileage 131,133 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,133 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.
SP52 DFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2024
- 131,133 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: 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.
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SP52 DFJ Mileage History
- 23/04/2022126,668 mi
- 14/05/2023129,539 mi+2,871 mi
- 06/07/2024131,133 mi+1,594 mi
Average of roughly 2,026 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SP52 DFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (SP52 DFJ) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 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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