2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RX52 KVJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 182,746 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX52 KVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 182,746 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.
RX52 KVJ 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 (RX52 KVJ) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RX52 KVJ Mileage History
- 26/05/2023168,958 mi
- 05/06/2023168,970 mi+12 mi
- 10/06/2024171,569 mi+2,599 mi
- 10/06/2024171,569 mi
- 29/05/2025182,746 mi+11,177 mi
Average of roughly 6,861 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
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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