2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GP51 FWK
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2002. Recorded mileage 143,600 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,600 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
GP51 FWK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2015
- 143,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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GP51 FWK Mileage History
- 08/05/2006101,205 mi
- 09/05/2006101,253 mi+48 mi
- 11/05/2007115,860 mi+14,607 mi
- 25/04/2008135,881 mi+20,021 mi
- 08/05/2008136,641 mi+760 mi
- 25/04/2009156,114 mi+19,473 mi
- 20/04/2010170,200 mi+14,086 mi
- 17/05/2010170,489 mi+289 mi
- 20/05/2010170,555 mi+66 mi
- 09/05/2011117,384 mi-53,171 mi
- 20/05/2011117,740 mi+356 mi
- 18/05/2012127,165 mi+9,425 mi
- 18/06/2012127,248 mi+83 mi
- 10/06/2013131,253 mi+4,005 mi
- 10/06/2013131,253 mi
- 20/06/2014136,117 mi+4,864 mi
- 20/06/2014136,117 mi
- 04/06/2015143,527 mi+7,410 mi
- 24/06/2015143,600 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 4,644 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GP51 FWK 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 (GP51 FWK) between May 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2015 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: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.”; “Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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