2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CX02 KVJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 154,104 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
CX02 KVJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2016
- 154,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX02 KVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (CX02 KVJ) between September 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
CX02 KVJ Mileage History
- 07/09/200648,624 mi
- 11/09/200648,624 mi
- 30/10/200770,067 mi+21,443 mi
- 16/10/200884,930 mi+14,863 mi
- 17/10/200884,930 mi
- 12/10/200995,688 mi+10,758 mi
- 13/10/200995,689 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/201099,250 mi+3,561 mi
- 22/10/201099,268 mi+18 mi
- 13/10/2011106,479 mi+7,211 mi
- 26/10/2012111,501 mi+5,022 mi
- 30/10/2012111,501 mi
- 21/11/2013115,520 mi+4,019 mi
- 29/10/2014127,209 mi+11,689 mi
- 30/10/2014127,220 mi+11 mi
- 17/11/2015139,273 mi+12,053 mi
- 18/11/2015139,294 mi+21 mi
- 11/11/2016154,104 mi+14,810 mi
- 11/11/2016154,104 mi
Average of roughly 10,362 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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