2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MX52 AAU
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 107,682 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026. 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 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,682 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
MX52 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 107,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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MX52 AAU Mileage History
- 05/08/202495,016 mi
- 04/08/2025101,385 mi+6,369 mi
- 05/08/2025101,385 mi
- 04/08/2026107,669 mi+6,284 mi
- 24/08/2026107,682 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX52 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (MX52 AAU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
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