2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · L11 PAF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 149,392 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
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L11 PAF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2017
- 149,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L11 PAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (L11 PAF) between August 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
L11 PAF Mileage History
- 29/08/200642,159 mi
- 28/08/200754,629 mi+12,470 mi
- 21/08/200865,644 mi+11,015 mi
- 13/08/200975,980 mi+10,336 mi
- 10/08/201087,517 mi+11,537 mi
- 10/08/201087,517 mi
- 18/08/201199,068 mi+11,551 mi
- 28/08/2012110,379 mi+11,311 mi
- 21/08/2013121,196 mi+10,817 mi
- 21/08/2013121,196 mi
- 14/08/2014133,551 mi+12,355 mi
- 14/08/2014133,551 mi
- 27/08/2015145,833 mi+12,282 mi
- 27/08/2015145,833 mi
- 07/09/2016146,145 mi+312 mi
- 08/09/2016146,148 mi+3 mi
- 05/09/2017149,356 mi+3,208 mi
- 08/09/2017149,392 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 9,724 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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