2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · KG52 RXT
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 100,060 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG52 RXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 100,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG52 RXT 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 (KG52 RXT) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KG52 RXT Mileage History
- 03/01/202396,212 mi
- 03/01/202497,176 mi+964 mi
- 10/01/202598,578 mi+1,402 mi
- 08/01/2026100,059 mi+1,481 mi
- 08/01/2026100,060 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 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
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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