2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LJ02 JNN
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 197,412 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ02 JNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 197,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LJ02 JNN 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 (LJ02 JNN) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ02 JNN Mileage History
- 27/01/2023180,653 mi
- 27/01/2023180,653 mi
- 22/01/2024186,464 mi+5,811 mi
- 23/01/2024186,464 mi
- 29/01/2025197,412 mi+10,948 mi
Average of roughly 8,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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