2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BM52 MAZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 138,465 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM52 MAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2023
- 138,465 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.
BM52 MAZ 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 (BM52 MAZ) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BM52 MAZ Mileage History
- 30/11/2021132,221 mi
- 06/12/2021132,224 mi+3 mi
- 05/12/2022133,754 mi+1,530 mi
- 05/12/2022133,754 mi
- 07/12/2023138,465 mi+4,711 mi
Average of roughly 3,095 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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