2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LB02 AGY
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 169,145 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,145 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.
LB02 AGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 169,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LB02 AGY Mileage History
- 04/06/2022166,060 mi
- 30/05/2023167,357 mi+1,297 mi
- 05/06/2023167,413 mi+56 mi
- 24/10/2024169,145 mi+1,732 mi
Average of roughly 1,290 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LB02 AGY MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LB02 AGY) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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