2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · J20 GBG
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 110,014 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J20 GBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 110,014 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.
J20 GBG 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 3 Series (J20 GBG) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J20 GBG Mileage History
- 11/05/202299,568 mi
- 22/06/2023109,304 mi+9,736 mi
- 03/10/2023109,758 mi+454 mi
- 24/03/2025110,012 mi+254 mi
- 24/03/2025110,014 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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