2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · A2 WCA
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 111,045 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/07/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
A2 WCA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2021
- 111,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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A2 WCA Mileage History
- 11/10/200632,648 mi
- 30/10/200632,780 mi+132 mi
- 08/10/200743,317 mi+10,537 mi
- 17/10/200855,368 mi+12,051 mi
- 17/10/200855,368 mi
- 26/10/200966,737 mi+11,369 mi
- 28/10/201077,548 mi+10,811 mi
- 03/04/201285,537 mi+7,989 mi
- 11/04/201285,542 mi+5 mi
- 12/04/201285,543 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/20130 mi-85,543 mi
- 14/03/201392,172 mi+92,172 mi
- 25/09/201495,674 mi+3,502 mi
- 25/09/201495,674 mi
- 23/02/201698,382 mi+2,708 mi
- 23/02/201698,382 mi
- 10/03/2017102,773 mi+4,391 mi
- 20/03/2017102,773 mi
- 21/03/2018106,516 mi+3,743 mi
- 28/03/2018106,516 mi
- 04/05/2019109,561 mi+3,045 mi
- 19/03/2021111,045 mi+1,484 mi
Average of roughly 5,430 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A2 WCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (A2 WCA) between October 2006 and March 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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