2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DE02 TVM
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2002. Recorded mileage 90,295 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE02 TVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 90,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE02 TVM 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 (DE02 TVM) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
DE02 TVM Mileage History
- 27/06/202369,075 mi
- 07/05/202474,834 mi+5,759 mi
- 08/05/202474,837 mi+3 mi
- 20/06/202583,022 mi+8,185 mi
- 26/06/202690,295 mi+7,273 mi
Average of roughly 7,078 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: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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