2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · H7 FBH
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2002. Recorded mileage 203,002 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,002 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
H7 FBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 203,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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H7 FBH Mileage History
- 25/04/2024184,312 mi
- 03/06/2025195,780 mi+11,468 mi
- 03/06/2025195,780 mi
- 12/06/2026202,967 mi+7,187 mi
- 15/06/2026203,002 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 8,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H7 FBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (H7 FBH) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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