2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LW51 BOV
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 100,254 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW51 BOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 100,254 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.
LW51 BOV 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 (LW51 BOV) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LW51 BOV Mileage History
- 25/03/202294,063 mi
- 02/03/202396,457 mi+2,394 mi
- 02/03/202396,457 mi
- 15/04/202498,510 mi+2,053 mi
- 07/03/2025100,254 mi+1,744 mi
Average of roughly 2,097 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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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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