2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · F9 JRB
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 142,066 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F9 JRB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 142,066 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.
F9 JRB 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 (F9 JRB) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F9 JRB Mileage History
- 31/08/2022141,142 mi
- 29/08/2023142,006 mi+864 mi
- 11/10/2023142,066 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 831 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: 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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