2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · UUU 3
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 69,427 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,427 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
UUU 3 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/12/2024
- 69,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
UUU 3 Mileage History
- 19/08/202267,426 mi
- 07/09/202368,987 mi+1,561 mi
- 08/11/202368,993 mi+6 mi
- 21/11/202368,993 mi
- 28/12/202469,427 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UUU 3 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 (UUU 3) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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