2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LY51 AFJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 136,170 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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LY51 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 136,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LY51 AFJ 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 (LY51 AFJ) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LY51 AFJ Mileage History
- 01/04/2022127,082 mi
- 30/03/2023129,740 mi+2,658 mi
- 30/03/2024133,214 mi+3,474 mi
- 26/03/2025136,157 mi+2,943 mi
- 02/04/2025136,170 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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