2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · SW52 OOA
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2002. Recorded mileage 85,100 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,100 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
SW52 OOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 85,100 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: Below 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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SW52 OOA Mileage History
- 21/10/202181,612 mi
- 27/10/202181,612 mi
- 24/10/202282,741 mi+1,129 mi
- 27/10/202282,741 mi
- 16/10/202385,100 mi+2,359 mi
Average of roughly 1,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW52 OOA 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 (SW52 OOA) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 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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