2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AP52 AOM
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 131,976 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,976 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.
AP52 AOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 131,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AP52 AOM Mileage History
- 07/09/2023114,494 mi
- 18/09/2023114,614 mi+120 mi
- 04/09/2024117,917 mi+3,303 mi
- 15/09/2025125,005 mi+7,088 mi
- 18/09/2026131,976 mi+6,971 mi
Average of roughly 5,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP52 AOM 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 (AP52 AOM) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling arm detached (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill marke”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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