2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AJ52 RLY
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 156,437 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 10/03/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/03/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
AJ52 RLY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2017
- 156,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 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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AJ52 RLY Mileage History
- 23/11/200538,032 mi
- 28/11/200649,041 mi+11,009 mi
- 30/11/200760,460 mi+11,419 mi
- 30/11/200760,460 mi
- 02/12/200872,570 mi+12,110 mi
- 30/11/200987,950 mi+15,380 mi
- 30/11/200987,950 mi
- 15/12/2010101,865 mi+13,915 mi
- 15/12/2010101,865 mi
- 14/12/2011112,489 mi+10,624 mi
- 15/12/2011112,489 mi
- 25/06/2013127,708 mi+15,219 mi
- 02/07/2013127,729 mi+21 mi
- 30/01/2015139,410 mi+11,681 mi
- 30/01/2015139,410 mi
- 04/03/2016149,059 mi+9,649 mi
- 11/03/2016149,294 mi+235 mi
- 10/03/2017156,437 mi+7,143 mi
Average of roughly 10,484 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
AJ52 RLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (AJ52 RLY) between November 2005 and March 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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