2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LB51 XDZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 107,366 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
LB51 XDZ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2012
- 107,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LB51 XDZ Mileage History
- 12/04/200654,561 mi
- 07/06/200655,969 mi+1,408 mi
- 05/06/200762,480 mi+6,511 mi
- 06/06/200874,439 mi+11,959 mi
- 09/09/200986,631 mi+12,192 mi
- 10/09/200986,636 mi+5 mi
- 20/09/201094,124 mi+7,488 mi
- 21/09/201094,124 mi
- 03/10/201110,040 mi-84,084 mi
- 04/09/2012107,366 mi+97,326 mi
- 04/09/2012107,366 mi
Average of roughly 8,253 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LB51 XDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LB51 XDZ) between April 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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