2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · X10 OCB
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/06/2002. Recorded mileage 119,560 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,560 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
X10 OCB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2025
- 119,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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X10 OCB Mileage History
- 07/03/2022103,157 mi
- 11/04/2023110,386 mi+7,229 mi
- 23/04/2024115,543 mi+5,157 mi
- 22/05/2025119,560 mi+4,017 mi
Average of roughly 5,112 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
X10 OCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (X10 OCB) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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