2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · VO52 GZD
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 211,329 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO52 GZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 211,329 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.
VO52 GZD 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 (VO52 GZD) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VO52 GZD Mileage History
- 25/09/2023208,663 mi
- 28/09/2023205,663 mi-3,000 mi
- 01/10/2024206,908 mi+1,245 mi
- 08/10/2024206,918 mi+10 mi
- 05/09/2025211,329 mi+4,411 mi
Average of roughly 1,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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