2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YG52 PCO
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 103,469 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG52 PCO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2023
- 103,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG52 PCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YG52 PCO) between November 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YG52 PCO Mileage History
- 23/11/202184,463 mi
- 06/02/2023102,756 mi+18,293 mi
- 16/02/2023103,469 mi+713 mi
Average of roughly 15,433 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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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
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