2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · SW02 KRE
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 02/08/2002. Recorded mileage 133,064 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,064 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
SW02 KRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 133,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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SW02 KRE Mileage History
- 27/10/2022124,013 mi
- 08/11/2022124,031 mi+18 mi
- 07/11/2023126,069 mi+2,038 mi
- 06/11/2024129,520 mi+3,451 mi
- 28/11/2025133,064 mi+3,544 mi
Average of roughly 2,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW02 KRE 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 (SW02 KRE) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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