2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RX02 XBL
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 164,550 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 01/04/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,550 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 XBL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2017
- 164,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 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 XBL Mileage History
- 18/04/200691,532 mi
- 30/03/2007130,613 mi+39,081 mi
- 05/04/2007131,731 mi+1,118 mi
- 15/04/2008166,504 mi+34,773 mi
- 23/05/200885,071 mi-81,433 mi
- 30/09/200990,018 mi+4,947 mi
- 07/04/201091,611 mi+1,593 mi
- 03/05/2011102,522 mi+10,911 mi
- 03/05/2011102,522 mi
- 02/04/2012113,612 mi+11,090 mi
- 02/04/2013121,833 mi+8,221 mi
- 17/03/2014128,706 mi+6,873 mi
- 24/03/2014128,846 mi+140 mi
- 28/03/2015139,163 mi+10,317 mi
- 05/03/2016151,113 mi+11,950 mi
- 07/03/2016151,126 mi+13 mi
- 21/03/2017164,493 mi+13,367 mi
- 22/03/2017164,550 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 6,682 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RX02 XBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RX02 XBL) between April 2006 and March 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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