2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MW51 ZCF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 68,144 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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
- 1995cc
MW51 ZCF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2019
- 68,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded 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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MW51 ZCF Mileage History
- 08/03/200629,414 mi
- 21/03/200737,807 mi+8,393 mi
- 03/03/200842,251 mi+4,444 mi
- 14/03/200945,107 mi+2,856 mi
- 20/03/201048,072 mi+2,965 mi
- 12/03/201150,291 mi+2,219 mi
- 24/03/201252,969 mi+2,678 mi
- 21/03/201356,095 mi+3,126 mi
- 18/03/201458,077 mi+1,982 mi
- 16/03/201561,120 mi+3,043 mi
- 17/03/201561,120 mi
- 16/03/201664,316 mi+3,196 mi
- 15/03/201765,607 mi+1,291 mi
- 23/03/201866,582 mi+975 mi
- 21/03/201968,144 mi+1,562 mi
Average of roughly 2,971 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
MW51 ZCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (MW51 ZCF) between March 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2019 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: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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