2002 BMW M3 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2002 BMW M3

42 problems have been reported for the 2002 BMW M3. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2002 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 13 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (7 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2002 BMW M3

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	13
Air Bag	7
Power Train	6
Electrical System	4
Structure	3
Equipment	3
Suspension	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Steering	1
Tire	1
Visibility	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 BMW M3 in 2002.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2023	1
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1
2019	0
2018	2
2017	1
2016	1
2015	0
2014	4
2013	0
2012	1
2011	5
2010	3
2009	2
2008	1
2007	0
2006	1
2005	2
2004	0
2003	5
2002	1

📊 Compare the 2002 BMW M3 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW M3, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 BMW M3 with the BMW M3 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 M3 is 42 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the BMW M3 is 23.

Table 3. Compare the 2002 BMW M3 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2018 M3	5
2017 M3	2
2016 M3	7
2015 M3	4
2013 M3	16
2012 M3	6
2011 M3	41
2010 M3	18
2009 M3	51
2008 M3	93
2006 M3	14
2005 M3	12
2004 M3	35
2003 M3	65
2002 M3	42
2001 M3	17
1999 M3	12
1998 M3	14
1997 M3	19
1996 M3	1

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