2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GJ52 WZW
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 174,672 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ52 WZW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 174,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ52 WZW 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 (GJ52 WZW) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GJ52 WZW Mileage History
- 25/08/2022151,398 mi
- 22/08/2023153,751 mi+2,353 mi
- 04/09/2024163,174 mi+9,423 mi
- 28/08/2025174,672 mi+11,498 mi
Average of roughly 7,736 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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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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