2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LK52 ZRE
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 116,286 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 25/08/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/05/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,286 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
LK52 ZRE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2018
- 116,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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LK52 ZRE Mileage History
- 16/08/200627,175 mi
- 28/06/200729,551 mi+2,376 mi
- 17/07/200840,306 mi+10,755 mi
- 11/07/200955,055 mi+14,749 mi
- 08/04/201066,106 mi+11,051 mi
- 07/04/201172,421 mi+6,315 mi
- 12/08/201172,425 mi+4 mi
- 22/08/201290,135 mi+17,710 mi
- 24/08/201290,146 mi+11 mi
- 14/08/201395,328 mi+5,182 mi
- 16/08/201395,371 mi+43 mi
- 12/08/201499,085 mi+3,714 mi
- 26/08/2015102,806 mi+3,721 mi
- 06/08/2016107,023 mi+4,217 mi
- 06/08/2016107,203 mi+180 mi
- 15/08/2017110,280 mi+3,077 mi
- 20/08/2018116,245 mi+5,965 mi
- 25/08/2018116,286 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 7,411 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LK52 ZRE 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 (LK52 ZRE) between August 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working no pressure (3.5 (a))”.
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