2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · WR02 MXB
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2002. Recorded mileage 143,507 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR02 MXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 143,507 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.
WR02 MXB 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 (WR02 MXB) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WR02 MXB Mileage History
- 12/12/2022142,778 mi
- 13/12/2022142,794 mi+16 mi
- 07/12/2023143,111 mi+317 mi
- 07/12/2023143,111 mi
- 18/06/2025143,507 mi+396 mi
Average of roughly 290 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
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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