2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RA02 HUH
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2002. Recorded mileage 161,829 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA02 HUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 161,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA02 HUH 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 (RA02 HUH) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RA02 HUH Mileage History
- 30/05/2023152,195 mi
- 09/06/2023152,199 mi+4 mi
- 20/06/2024158,349 mi+6,150 mi
- 20/06/2024158,359 mi+10 mi
- 03/07/2025161,829 mi+3,470 mi
Average of roughly 4,601 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: Below Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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