2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · NG51 VLK
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 100,413 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,413 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
NG51 VLK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/12/2017
- 100,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 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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NG51 VLK Mileage History
- 14/07/200547,368 mi
- 18/07/200651,261 mi+3,893 mi
- 18/07/200754,885 mi+3,624 mi
- 22/07/200858,749 mi+3,864 mi
- 23/07/200858,761 mi+12 mi
- 18/07/200964,592 mi+5,831 mi
- 23/07/201075,853 mi+11,261 mi
- 23/07/201075,853 mi
- 07/02/201180,821 mi+4,968 mi
- 07/02/201180,821 mi
- 03/10/201180,850 mi+29 mi
- 16/10/201291,089 mi+10,239 mi
- 17/10/201291,089 mi
- 31/03/201498,948 mi+7,859 mi
- 13/12/2017100,413 mi+1,465 mi
Average of roughly 4,272 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
NG51 VLK 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 (NG51 VLK) between July 2005 and December 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.
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