2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RX02 OEC
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 83,670 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,670 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
RX02 OEC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2016
- 83,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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RX02 OEC Mileage History
- 03/01/200624,875 mi
- 08/01/200728,556 mi+3,681 mi
- 05/02/200832,423 mi+3,867 mi
- 12/02/200937,188 mi+4,765 mi
- 26/03/201042,426 mi+5,238 mi
- 24/01/201147,079 mi+4,653 mi
- 29/02/201252,724 mi+5,645 mi
- 17/04/201360,336 mi+7,612 mi
- 22/04/201360,352 mi+16 mi
- 03/05/201470,438 mi+10,086 mi
- 02/05/201578,278 mi+7,840 mi
- 24/05/201683,626 mi+5,348 mi
- 28/05/201683,670 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,655 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
RX02 OEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RX02 OEC) between January 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2016 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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