2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · OW51 BBN
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2002. Recorded mileage 99,109 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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
- 2171cc
OW51 BBN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2012
- 99,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 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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OW51 BBN Mileage History
- 14/01/200653,101 mi
- 14/01/200653,101 mi
- 03/01/200764,898 mi+11,797 mi
- 31/12/200775,119 mi+10,221 mi
- 29/12/200881,940 mi+6,821 mi
- 29/12/200881,940 mi
- 29/12/200987,990 mi+6,050 mi
- 13/12/201092,430 mi+4,440 mi
- 14/12/201092,430 mi
- 10/01/201299,109 mi+6,679 mi
- 10/01/201299,109 mi
Average of roughly 7,684 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
OW51 BBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (OW51 BBN) between January 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2012 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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