2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HY02 YOD
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 120,789 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY02 YOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 120,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY02 YOD 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 (HY02 YOD) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HY02 YOD Mileage History
- 12/01/2022110,839 mi
- 13/01/2023115,107 mi+4,268 mi
- 26/02/2024120,248 mi+5,141 mi
- 15/03/2024120,789 mi+541 mi
- 15/03/2024120,789 mi
Average of roughly 4,583 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: Below Average
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- Rear Subframe CrackingSerious
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- 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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