2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YE52 EWS
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 64,387 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE52 EWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 64,387 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.
YE52 EWS 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 (YE52 EWS) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YE52 EWS Mileage History
- 06/02/202462,047 mi
- 04/02/202563,449 mi+1,402 mi
- 04/02/202563,449 mi
- 05/02/202664,386 mi+937 mi
- 06/02/202664,387 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,169 miles per year across 5 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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