Example carEmissions test for a 2002 BMW 3 Series
Emissions test for the 2002 BMW 3 Series: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.1 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 BMW 3 Series for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2002 BMW 3 Series: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 736 L (26 cu ft) | 736 L (26 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 736 L (26 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 736 L (26 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,867 | US$4,013 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,163 | US$4,183 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,886 | $4,026 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,340 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 BMW 3 Series
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 398 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (144), exterior lighting (83) and electrical system (61). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V018000 | 2020-01-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger... |
| 14V428000 | 2018-06-11 | air bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans,... |
| 15V318000 | 2015-05-28 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i... |
| 13V172000 | 2013-05-02 | air bags | BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator... |
| 11V438000 | 2011-08-26 | exterior lighting:turn signal | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL,... |
| 02V088000 | 2002-03-18 | service brakes, air:disc:rotor | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A PROBLEM IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN THE CREATION OF A CRACK WHERE THE BRAKE DISC AND THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM MEET. FURTHER CRACKING OF THE ROTOR COULD OCCUR DUE TO BRAKING TORQUE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE... |
| 02V057000 | 2002-02-19 | suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
Need an emissions test for the 2002 BMW 3 Series? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your 3 Series
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Driving while yours is at the shop
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. The rental is priced like any other on our site. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Getting a clear quote
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Send a request
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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