2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AV52 DWM
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 63,354 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,354 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.
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AV52 DWM Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 63,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV52 DWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (AV52 DWM) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 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 (28 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
AV52 DWM Mileage History
- 25/10/200622,537 mi
- 24/10/200725,793 mi+3,256 mi
- 20/10/200828,180 mi+2,387 mi
- 21/10/200931,677 mi+3,497 mi
- 18/10/201034,495 mi+2,818 mi
- 17/10/201137,186 mi+2,691 mi
- 17/10/201137,186 mi
- 15/10/201240,022 mi+2,836 mi
- 15/10/201240,022 mi
- 14/10/201341,716 mi+1,694 mi
- 14/10/201443,447 mi+1,731 mi
- 12/10/201545,129 mi+1,682 mi
- 21/10/201646,484 mi+1,355 mi
- 19/10/201747,766 mi+1,282 mi
- 23/10/201747,783 mi+17 mi
- 10/10/201848,905 mi+1,122 mi
- 03/10/201950,228 mi+1,323 mi
- 07/10/202051,076 mi+848 mi
- 07/10/202051,077 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/202153,019 mi+1,942 mi
- 12/10/202255,179 mi+2,160 mi
- 18/10/202357,088 mi+1,909 mi
- 25/10/202357,122 mi+34 mi
- 22/10/202459,127 mi+2,005 mi
- 24/10/202561,314 mi+2,187 mi
- 28/10/202561,317 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/202663,324 mi+2,007 mi
- 16/10/202663,354 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 2,043 miles per year across 28 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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