2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BG02 OED
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 94,741 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG02 OED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 94,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG02 OED 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 (BG02 OED) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BG02 OED Mileage History
- 26/02/202491,691 mi
- 19/02/202593,035 mi+1,344 mi
- 19/02/202593,035 mi
- 20/02/202694,741 mi+1,706 mi
- 20/02/202694,741 mi
Average of roughly 1,537 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: Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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