2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HK52 AZF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 78,219 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK52 AZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 78,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK52 AZF 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 (HK52 AZF) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HK52 AZF Mileage History
- 20/06/202275,667 mi
- 27/06/202376,608 mi+941 mi
- 06/06/202477,201 mi+593 mi
- 10/06/202578,219 mi+1,018 mi
- 10/06/202578,219 mi
Average of roughly 858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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