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2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D20 NDS

D20 NDS

2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 153,195 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2018.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2002 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Aug 2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (31 Oct 2017)
Recorded Mileage
153,195 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Aug 2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31 Oct 2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
2494cc

D20 NDS Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2017
  • 153,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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D20 NDS Mileage History

  1. 28/03/200793,665 mi
  2. 21/03/2008101,999 mi+8,334 mi
  3. 21/03/2009108,912 mi+6,913 mi
  4. 27/03/2010115,975 mi+7,063 mi
  5. 12/03/2011121,496 mi+5,521 mi
  6. 24/03/2012127,091 mi+5,595 mi
  7. 16/03/2013132,642 mi+5,551 mi
  8. 08/03/2014138,205 mi+5,563 mi
  9. 14/03/2015144,497 mi+6,292 mi
  10. 30/03/2016148,175 mi+3,678 mi
  11. 07/08/2017153,195 mi+5,020 mi

Average of roughly 5,744 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

D20 NDS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 14:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (D20 NDS) between March 2007 and August 2017.

The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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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ADVISORY