2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GX52 AEB
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 63,002 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
GX52 AEB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2021
- 63,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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
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GX52 AEB Mileage History
- 10/08/200626,123 mi
- 08/08/200732,794 mi+6,671 mi
- 07/05/200836,297 mi+3,503 mi
- 30/04/200943,239 mi+6,942 mi
- 08/05/201061,550 mi+18,311 mi
- 08/05/201061,550 mi
- 17/05/201169,889 mi+8,339 mi
- 18/05/201273,407 mi+3,518 mi
- 29/11/201398,979 mi+25,572 mi
- 27/09/2014106,571 mi+7,592 mi
- 08/10/2014106,571 mi
- 04/04/201662,864 mi-43,707 mi
- 04/05/201662,868 mi+4 mi
- 05/08/201762,944 mi+76 mi
- 26/07/202163,002 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 2,465 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GX52 AEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (GX52 AEB) between August 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)”.
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