2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · 9 CTC
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 36,525 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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9 CTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 36,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9 CTC 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 (9 CTC) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
9 CTC Mileage History
- 28/04/202230,508 mi
- 29/06/202333,369 mi+2,861 mi
- 29/06/202333,369 mi
- 25/06/202435,030 mi+1,661 mi
- 16/06/202536,525 mi+1,495 mi
Average of roughly 1,919 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
The rear floor can tear where the subframe mounts attach to the shell, especially on early cars and six-cylinder manuals. Ignoring it risks major structural damage.
- 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
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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