BMW 3 SERIES2002 · 2.5L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following recent successful repairs. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 127,511 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that previous mechanical and lighting issues were addressed. This follows a clean pass in March 2023, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a functional standard over the last two years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap between October 2018 and March 2023, during which the car covered only 997 miles. This suggests long periods of stationary or very infrequent use. However, the vehicle recorded only 65 miles between the March 2023 and 2025 tests. Such low usage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and brake corrosion despite the lack of mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and underbody, as the September 2018 failure revealed excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside rear brake pipes. While these were replaced to pass the subsequent test, the age of the vehicle makes structural rust a concern around the fuel lines and chassis points. The March 2023 failure regarding headlamp aim was a simple adjustment issue, but the buyer should verify the alignment remains correct now. Given the low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes for perished cracks and check for seized brake calipers, which often occur on cars that sit idle for long periods.