2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · BX52 AVZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 55,788 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2171cc
BX52 AVZ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2010
- 55,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BX52 AVZ Mileage History
- 29/09/200637,447 mi
- 06/10/200637,513 mi+66 mi
- 21/09/200743,888 mi+6,375 mi
- 21/09/200743,888 mi
- 20/09/200848,104 mi+4,216 mi
- 12/09/200952,259 mi+4,155 mi
- 16/07/201055,788 mi+3,529 mi
Average of roughly 4,834 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
BX52 AVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (BX52 AVZ) between September 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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