2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · LO52 ALO

The 2002 BMW 3 Series remains roadworthy per the latest MOT on 14 November 2025 at 66,711 miles, which passed with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is stable across the five-year record, with annual tests showing clean results. A failed entry dated 29 November 2024 at 64,481 miles carries no defect notes and sits alongside a pass on the same day and mileage, pointing to a clerical or non-mechanical reversal rather than worsening condition. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a 24-year-old vehicle. From the 22 November 2022 test at 59,090 miles, the car covered 2,622 miles to the 17 November 2023 examination at 61,712 miles. It added 2,769 miles by the 29 November 2024 test at 64,481 miles, then 2,230 miles to the November 2025 pass at 66,711 miles. Annual averages sit near 2,780 miles, with no gaps in testing and no rapid accumulation that would accelerate consumable wear. Despite the absent advisories, the buyer should physically inspect aged components that MOT sheets may not flag when within limits. At this age, suspension bushes and coil springs often perish or fracture; the buyer should examine these for cracking. The buyer should check brake discs and calipers for lip wear or binding after long low-mileage standing. Structural integrity around sills, subframes and exhaust mountings demands scrutiny for corrosion, a known issue on this generation BMW body. The buyer should verify the unexplained 29 November 2024 failure with no defects via DVSA to rule out documentation anomalies before purchase.