2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AV02 RYG
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 154,850 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV02 RYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 154,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV02 RYG 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 (AV02 RYG) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AV02 RYG Mileage History
- 12/07/2022153,094 mi
- 12/07/2023153,629 mi+535 mi
- 29/10/2024154,166 mi+537 mi
- 20/10/2025154,850 mi+684 mi
- 22/10/2025154,850 mi
Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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