BMW 3 SERIES2002 · 3.0L Petrol

The 2002 BMW 3 Series presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 10 June 2025 at 73,392 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since at least 2021. The maintenance trend is steady and shows no worsening or emerging fault pattern in the official record. The odometer reflects low annual use for a 24-year-old vehicle. Between the 24 June 2021 test at 69,617 miles and the 10 June 2025 test at 73,392 miles, the car covered just 3,775 miles, averaging under 950 miles per year. The 2022 test on 26 May at 71,086 miles and the 2023 test on 2 June at 71,986 miles confirm a consistently low accumulation with no gaps or sudden spikes. The DVSA data is sparse in detail, listing no advisories on any entry, which limits insight into wear items not yet at failure threshold. A buyer should still inspect structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the clean MOT history does not rule out hidden rust on a car of this age. The low mileage suggests long stationary periods, which can degrade tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes through cracking and seizing rather than friction wear. Verify the condition of brake calipers for binding after standing, check coolant and fuel system integrity, and confirm the recorded mileages are genuine given the minimal annual movement. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the record, but the age demands a physical inspection beyond the test outcomes.