2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · M3 HMV
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 95,190 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 HMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 95,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 HMV 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 (M3 HMV) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M3 HMV Mileage History
- 07/03/202277,352 mi
- 03/04/202381,837 mi+4,485 mi
- 23/03/202486,147 mi+4,310 mi
- 31/03/202591,672 mi+5,525 mi
- 10/03/202695,190 mi+3,518 mi
Average of roughly 4,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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