2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AJ02 VTM
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 145,579 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ02 VTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 145,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AJ02 VTM Mileage History
- 12/12/2023140,005 mi
- 19/12/2024142,797 mi+2,792 mi
- 19/12/2024142,798 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2026145,578 mi+2,780 mi
- 09/01/2026145,579 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ02 VTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (AJ02 VTM) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”.
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