2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · CR52 CJR
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 163,447 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CR52 CJR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 163,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CR52 CJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (CR52 CJR) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
CR52 CJR Mileage History
- 06/10/200630,679 mi
- 03/10/200736,070 mi+5,391 mi
- 08/10/200843,001 mi+6,931 mi
- 09/10/200950,461 mi+7,460 mi
- 04/10/201056,988 mi+6,527 mi
- 06/10/201161,574 mi+4,586 mi
- 10/10/201264,820 mi+3,246 mi
- 08/10/201366,878 mi+2,058 mi
- 08/10/201468,265 mi+1,387 mi
- 09/10/201428,290 mi-39,975 mi
- 09/10/201569,670 mi+41,380 mi
- 07/10/201670,159 mi+489 mi
- 05/10/201776,037 mi+5,878 mi
- 06/10/201776,039 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/201887,252 mi+11,213 mi
- 30/09/201997,969 mi+10,717 mi
- 02/10/201997,984 mi+15 mi
- 07/01/2021113,108 mi+15,124 mi
- 12/01/2021113,110 mi+2 mi
- 07/02/2022127,951 mi+14,841 mi
- 08/02/2023143,148 mi+15,197 mi
- 20/02/2023143,297 mi+149 mi
- 30/01/2024149,134 mi+5,837 mi
- 30/01/2024149,134 mi
- 18/02/2025157,511 mi+8,377 mi
- 18/02/2025157,511 mi
- 04/02/2026163,447 mi+5,936 mi
- 05/02/2026163,447 mi
Average of roughly 6,867 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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