2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · EJ02 HHK
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 170,686 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ02 HHK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2023
- 170,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ02 HHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (EJ02 HHK) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EJ02 HHK Mileage History
- 26/08/2022167,744 mi
- 27/08/2022167,744 mi
- 02/10/2023170,686 mi+2,942 mi
Average of roughly 2,672 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
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