2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AF02 CUA
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 141,950 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,950 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.
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.
AF02 CUA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2013
- 141,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF02 CUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (AF02 CUA) between February 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2013 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
AF02 CUA Mileage History
- 10/02/200655,325 mi
- 17/08/200661,521 mi+6,196 mi
- 30/08/200883,892 mi+22,371 mi
- 02/09/200883,917 mi+25 mi
- 12/01/2010106,059 mi+22,142 mi
- 28/01/2011120,034 mi+13,975 mi
- 03/02/2011120,037 mi+3 mi
- 29/02/2012132,058 mi+12,021 mi
- 01/03/2012132,058 mi
- 02/04/2013142,963 mi+10,905 mi
- 02/08/2013141,950 mi-1,013 mi
Average of roughly 11,589 miles per year across 11 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
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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