2002 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · YJ02 EMO
2002 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 72,106 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2015.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ02 EMO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2014
- 72,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
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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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.
YJ02 EMO Mileage History
- 20/01/200634,377 mi
- 01/02/200634,953 mi+576 mi
- 03/03/200739,219 mi+4,266 mi
- 14/03/200739,280 mi+61 mi
- 20/03/200848,446 mi+9,166 mi
- 08/05/200955,311 mi+6,865 mi
- 08/05/200955,311 mi
- 12/05/201059,359 mi+4,048 mi
- 11/05/201166,419 mi+7,060 mi
- 17/05/201166,419 mi
- 01/06/201268,009 mi+1,590 mi
- 07/06/201268,016 mi+7 mi
- 21/06/201369,960 mi+1,944 mi
- 21/06/201369,965 mi+5 mi
- 02/07/201472,103 mi+2,138 mi
- 04/07/201472,106 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,464 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
YJ02 EMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M3 (YJ02 EMO) between January 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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