2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BK02 OSR
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 121,014 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2012. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,014 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.
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.
BK02 OSR Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2011
- 121,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK02 OSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (BK02 OSR) between February 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2011 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
BK02 OSR Mileage History
- 10/02/200644,527 mi
- 25/01/200753,613 mi+9,086 mi
- 07/02/200863,844 mi+10,231 mi
- 12/02/200864,001 mi+157 mi
- 07/02/200984,117 mi+20,116 mi
- 03/02/2010106,616 mi+22,499 mi
- 23/05/2011121,014 mi+14,398 mi
- 23/05/2011121,014 mi
Average of roughly 14,488 miles per year across 8 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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