2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GV51 UTZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 146,432 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 14/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
GV51 UTZ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2010
- 146,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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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GV51 UTZ Mileage History
- 19/12/200559,759 mi
- 21/12/200679,770 mi+20,011 mi
- 22/12/2007100,265 mi+20,495 mi
- 02/12/2008112,056 mi+11,791 mi
- 24/08/2009122,843 mi+10,787 mi
- 26/09/2009122,858 mi+15 mi
- 15/11/2010146,432 mi+23,574 mi
- 15/11/2010146,432 mi
Average of roughly 17,666 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
GV51 UTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (GV51 UTZ) between December 2005 and November 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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