2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · J6 HYH
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 162,130 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J6 HYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 162,130 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.
J6 HYH 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 (J6 HYH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J6 HYH Mileage History
- 03/03/2023123,014 mi
- 08/03/2024135,725 mi+12,711 mi
- 12/03/2025149,957 mi+14,232 mi
- 10/03/2026162,117 mi+12,160 mi
- 11/03/2026162,130 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 12,942 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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- 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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