2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MCZ 7066
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 102,919 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MCZ 7066 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 102,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MCZ 7066 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 (MCZ 7066) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i”.
MCZ 7066 Mileage History
- 09/05/202392,493 mi
- 07/05/202494,128 mi+1,635 mi
- 10/05/202494,129 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/2025102,913 mi+8,784 mi
- 14/05/2025102,919 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,172 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: Poor
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Expansion tanks, radiators, thermostats, and plastic-impeller-era water pumps fail with age. One overheating event can ruin the alloy straight-six.
- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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