2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AY51 KKV
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 29,850 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY51 KKV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 29,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY51 KKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (AY51 KKV) between December 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
AY51 KKV Mileage History
- 13/12/20059,525 mi
- 19/12/200610,724 mi+1,199 mi
- 21/12/200711,829 mi+1,105 mi
- 23/12/200813,577 mi+1,748 mi
- 23/12/200915,277 mi+1,700 mi
- 13/12/201016,911 mi+1,634 mi
- 28/11/201118,312 mi+1,401 mi
- 13/12/201219,853 mi+1,541 mi
- 12/12/201321,287 mi+1,434 mi
- 11/12/201422,422 mi+1,135 mi
- 27/11/201523,319 mi+897 mi
- 29/11/201624,319 mi+1,000 mi
- 11/12/201724,880 mi+561 mi
- 03/12/201825,178 mi+298 mi
- 23/12/201925,229 mi+51 mi
- 28/02/202325,249 mi+20 mi
- 06/07/202425,269 mi+20 mi
- 10/07/202527,257 mi+1,988 mi
- 07/07/202629,850 mi+2,593 mi
Average of roughly 988 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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