2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YE52 EWM
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 108,963 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE52 EWM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 108,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE52 EWM 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 (YE52 EWM) between June 2022 and April 2026.
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.
YE52 EWM Mileage History
- 21/06/2022103,977 mi
- 13/04/2024104,951 mi+974 mi
- 10/04/2025106,546 mi+1,595 mi
- 08/04/2026108,963 mi+2,417 mi
Average of roughly 1,313 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: Good
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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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