2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · VA02 BVR
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 184,917 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA02 BVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 184,917 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.
VA02 BVR 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 (VA02 BVR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA02 BVR Mileage History
- 13/10/2023182,782 mi
- 23/10/2023182,783 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/2024183,628 mi+845 mi
- 23/10/2025184,917 mi+1,289 mi
- 24/10/2025184,917 mi
Average of roughly 1,051 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
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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