2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EX02 ANV
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 180,614 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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EX02 ANV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2021
- 180,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX02 ANV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (EX02 ANV) between April 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
EX02 ANV Mileage History
- 27/04/200672,640 mi
- 25/04/200777,198 mi+4,558 mi
- 14/04/200882,046 mi+4,848 mi
- 29/09/200989,439 mi+7,393 mi
- 01/10/201094,333 mi+4,894 mi
- 01/10/201094,333 mi
- 07/09/201199,781 mi+5,448 mi
- 08/09/201199,784 mi+3 mi
- 19/09/2012105,649 mi+5,865 mi
- 26/09/2012105,705 mi+56 mi
- 01/10/2013111,855 mi+6,150 mi
- 03/10/2013111,855 mi
- 01/10/2014128,945 mi+17,090 mi
- 01/10/2014128,945 mi
- 24/09/2015139,931 mi+10,986 mi
- 24/09/2016150,698 mi+10,767 mi
- 01/10/2016150,703 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/2017158,015 mi+7,312 mi
- 23/09/2017158,232 mi+217 mi
- 02/10/2017158,492 mi+260 mi
- 10/08/2019164,476 mi+5,984 mi
- 30/07/2020170,446 mi+5,970 mi
- 12/08/2020171,671 mi+1,225 mi
- 18/10/2021180,614 mi+8,943 mi
Average of roughly 6,976 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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