2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AK02 SOE
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 197,499 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK02 SOE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2022
- 197,499 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.
AK02 SOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (AK02 SOE) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AK02 SOE Mileage History
- 11/05/2022197,071 mi
- 24/05/2022197,499 mi+428 mi
Average of roughly 12,018 miles per year across 2 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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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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