2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · CJ52 CCJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 186,489 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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CJ52 CCJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2024
- 186,489 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.
CJ52 CCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (CJ52 CCJ) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CJ52 CCJ Mileage History
- 08/12/2021178,070 mi
- 16/01/2023183,113 mi+5,043 mi
- 04/01/2024186,476 mi+3,363 mi
- 09/01/2024186,489 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,036 miles per year across 4 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
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