2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RJ02 WHT
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2002. Recorded mileage 62,715 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ02 WHT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 62,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ02 WHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RJ02 WHT) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RJ02 WHT Mileage History
- 22/04/202253,156 mi
- 26/04/202356,615 mi+3,459 mi
- 18/04/202459,880 mi+3,265 mi
- 16/04/202562,715 mi+2,835 mi
Average of roughly 3,204 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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