2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RX52 NDO
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 114,854 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX52 NDO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 114,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RX52 NDO MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RX52 NDO) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
The VANOS seals harden with age, flattening low-end torque and making the engine feel lethargic or uneven through the mid-range.
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