2002 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · SM02 XSZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 64,245 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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
- 1796cc
SM02 XSZ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2014
- 64,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect 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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SM02 XSZ Mileage History
- 14/06/200525,078 mi
- 14/06/200525,080 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/200635,303 mi+10,223 mi
- 17/08/201153,807 mi+18,504 mi
- 03/09/201256,864 mi+3,057 mi
- 06/09/201361,152 mi+4,288 mi
- 09/09/201464,245 mi+3,093 mi
Average of roughly 4,240 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
SM02 XSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (SM02 XSZ) between June 2005 and September 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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