2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · AY02 ANV
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 129,247 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY02 ANV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 129,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY02 ANV 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 (AY02 ANV) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
AY02 ANV Mileage History
- 30/09/2022118,190 mi
- 16/10/2023122,816 mi+4,626 mi
- 16/10/2023122,817 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/2024129,246 mi+6,429 mi
- 17/10/2024129,247 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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