2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · AY51 KYO
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 163,676 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY51 KYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 163,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY51 KYO 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 (AY51 KYO) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AY51 KYO Mileage History
- 10/12/2021130,459 mi
- 09/12/2022140,081 mi+9,622 mi
- 11/12/2023147,480 mi+7,399 mi
- 03/12/2024153,444 mi+5,964 mi
- 23/01/2026163,676 mi+10,232 mi
Average of roughly 8,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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