2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · 1 NFN
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 127,089 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
1 NFN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 127,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 NFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (1 NFN) between March 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
1 NFN Mileage History
- 03/03/200623,074 mi
- 01/03/200726,517 mi+3,443 mi
- 05/02/200829,130 mi+2,613 mi
- 21/02/200932,697 mi+3,567 mi
- 25/02/201034,778 mi+2,081 mi
- 07/03/201135,264 mi+486 mi
- 15/03/201233,439 mi-1,825 mi
- 11/03/201335,641 mi+2,202 mi
- 02/04/201435,777 mi+136 mi
- 31/03/201544,315 mi+8,538 mi
- 12/07/201655,837 mi+11,522 mi
- 12/06/201766,266 mi+10,429 mi
- 13/06/201766,274 mi+8 mi
- 11/07/201880,038 mi+13,764 mi
- 11/07/201984,844 mi+4,806 mi
- 24/08/202096,000 mi+11,156 mi
- 24/08/202096,000 mi
- 18/08/2021103,257 mi+7,257 mi
- 30/08/2022109,239 mi+5,982 mi
- 29/08/2023115,218 mi+5,979 mi
- 29/08/2023115,218 mi
- 02/09/2024122,869 mi+7,651 mi
- 18/12/2025127,089 mi+4,220 mi
Average of roughly 5,255 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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