2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · C3 DLM

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following its most recent test on March 6, 2026, 134,786 miles. Despite a recorded failure on that same day, the subsequent pass shows no recorded defects or advisories. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has consistently achieved clean passes without advisory notes over the last three years, suggesting that the primary mechanical and structural components are meeting the minimum legal requirements for road use. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,616 miles per year. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 12,935 miles, while it covered 10,867 miles in the following year leading to the March 2026 test. This pattern suggests consistent usage, which typically limits wear on the drivetrain and engine, though the low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components such as bushings, seals, and coolant hoses which do not suffer from age as much as from mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older BMWs of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear suspension mounting points. Given the low mileage, it is essential to check for seized brake calipers, perished tyres, and cracked suspension bushes caused by infrequent use. While the MOT record is clean, the lack of advisory notes means any minor wear has not been documented by the tester, requiring a manual check of the underbody and fluid leaks to ensure no hidden issues exist before purchase.