2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SO51 GWL
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 136,595 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
SO51 GWL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2011
- 136,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 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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SO51 GWL Mileage History
- 11/01/200664,816 mi
- 01/02/200780,627 mi+15,811 mi
- 02/02/200780,627 mi
- 05/02/200896,634 mi+16,007 mi
- 06/02/200896,634 mi
- 04/02/2009110,520 mi+13,886 mi
- 05/02/2009110,520 mi
- 08/02/2010122,556 mi+12,036 mi
- 07/02/2011136,595 mi+14,039 mi
- 17/02/2011136,595 mi
Average of roughly 14,072 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SO51 GWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (SO51 GWL) between January 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2011 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”.
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