2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LK02 LZH
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 169,616 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,616 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
LK02 LZH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2018
- 169,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 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: 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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LK02 LZH Mileage History
- 06/06/200679,893 mi
- 05/06/200788,489 mi+8,596 mi
- 06/06/200788,489 mi
- 09/06/200893,630 mi+5,141 mi
- 09/06/200893,630 mi
- 03/06/200998,632 mi+5,002 mi
- 03/06/200998,632 mi
- 02/06/2010105,795 mi+7,163 mi
- 02/06/2010105,795 mi
- 07/06/2011113,206 mi+7,411 mi
- 07/06/2011113,208 mi+2 mi
- 09/06/2012121,760 mi+8,552 mi
- 09/06/2012121,760 mi
- 06/06/2013127,901 mi+6,141 mi
- 06/06/2013127,901 mi
- 28/05/2014134,507 mi+6,606 mi
- 29/05/2014134,508 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2015138,645 mi+4,137 mi
- 11/07/2016147,950 mi+9,305 mi
- 26/08/2017166,224 mi+18,274 mi
- 11/10/2018169,616 mi+3,392 mi
- 11/10/2018169,616 mi
Average of roughly 7,266 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
LK02 LZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LK02 LZH) between June 2006 and October 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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