2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AP52 AHC
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 94,186 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,186 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.
AP52 AHC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 94,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AP52 AHC Mileage History
- 01/02/202291,880 mi
- 22/05/202393,267 mi+1,387 mi
- 22/05/202494,034 mi+767 mi
- 23/05/202594,186 mi+152 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AP52 AHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (AP52 AHC) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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