2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RD02 OAX
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 107,214 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RD02 OAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 107,214 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.
RD02 OAX 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 (RD02 OAX) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RD02 OAX Mileage History
- 16/12/202199,688 mi
- 16/12/202199,688 mi
- 30/04/2024105,622 mi+5,934 mi
- 30/04/2024105,622 mi
- 28/04/2025107,214 mi+1,592 mi
Average of roughly 2,236 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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- 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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