2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BD52 WWJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 176,565 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BD52 WWJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2022
- 176,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD52 WWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (BD52 WWJ) between December 2005 and April 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
BD52 WWJ Mileage History
- 24/12/200570,838 mi
- 27/12/200678,401 mi+7,563 mi
- 28/12/200787,648 mi+9,247 mi
- 27/12/200895,848 mi+8,200 mi
- 29/12/2009104,074 mi+8,226 mi
- 28/12/2010111,572 mi+7,498 mi
- 07/01/2012118,376 mi+6,804 mi
- 04/02/2013127,512 mi+9,136 mi
- 04/02/2014133,832 mi+6,320 mi
- 04/02/2015140,249 mi+6,417 mi
- 18/07/2016145,406 mi+5,157 mi
- 29/07/2016145,415 mi+9 mi
- 27/07/2017150,438 mi+5,023 mi
- 27/07/2017150,438 mi
- 19/07/2018154,579 mi+4,141 mi
- 11/07/2019162,163 mi+7,584 mi
- 11/07/2019162,163 mi
- 04/02/2021170,883 mi+8,720 mi
- 04/02/2021170,884 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2022176,565 mi+5,681 mi
Average of roughly 6,485 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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