2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SHE 111Y
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 22,785 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SHE 111Y Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 22,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SHE 111Y 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 (SHE 111Y) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SHE 111Y Mileage History
- 13/10/202220,381 mi
- 19/10/202321,083 mi+702 mi
- 16/10/202421,855 mi+772 mi
- 07/11/202522,785 mi+930 mi
Average of roughly 783 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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- 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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