2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YT52 HZR
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 144,712 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,712 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YT52 HZR Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2018
- 144,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT52 HZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YT52 HZR) between October 2005 and July 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2018 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)”.
YT52 HZR Mileage History
- 25/10/200528,352 mi
- 28/09/200636,830 mi+8,478 mi
- 07/08/200741,780 mi+4,950 mi
- 28/07/200857,088 mi+15,308 mi
- 27/07/200968,785 mi+11,697 mi
- 31/07/201086,406 mi+17,621 mi
- 08/08/201196,187 mi+9,781 mi
- 08/08/201196,087 mi-100 mi
- 14/07/2012100,020 mi+3,933 mi
- 16/07/2012100,022 mi+2 mi
- 08/08/2013109,764 mi+9,742 mi
- 08/08/2013109,768 mi+4 mi
- 21/06/2014113,830 mi+4,062 mi
- 19/06/2015118,215 mi+4,385 mi
- 29/06/2016122,010 mi+3,795 mi
- 29/06/2016122,010 mi
- 12/07/2017134,556 mi+12,546 mi
- 13/07/2017134,564 mi+8 mi
- 02/07/2018144,712 mi+10,148 mi
Average of roughly 9,174 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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