2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · BT02 LDD
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2002. Recorded mileage 187,582 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 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 20 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
BT02 LDD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
- 187,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT02 LDD 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 (BT02 LDD) between May 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (30 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting se”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BT02 LDD Mileage History
- 23/05/200654,759 mi
- 23/05/200765,106 mi+10,347 mi
- 23/05/200765,106 mi
- 28/05/200877,463 mi+12,357 mi
- 20/05/200987,194 mi+9,731 mi
- 27/05/201096,857 mi+9,663 mi
- 06/05/2011105,996 mi+9,139 mi
- 30/04/2012116,019 mi+10,023 mi
- 02/05/2013125,790 mi+9,771 mi
- 02/05/2013125,790 mi
- 06/05/2014135,047 mi+9,257 mi
- 06/05/2014135,047 mi
- 11/05/2015142,246 mi+7,199 mi
- 04/05/2016149,214 mi+6,968 mi
- 04/05/2016149,214 mi
- 08/05/2017156,858 mi+7,644 mi
- 08/05/2017156,858 mi
- 03/05/2018164,891 mi+8,033 mi
- 03/05/2018164,891 mi
- 07/05/2019172,872 mi+7,981 mi
- 10/05/2019172,930 mi+58 mi
- 10/09/2019175,553 mi+2,623 mi
- 10/08/2020179,957 mi+4,404 mi
- 21/08/2020180,260 mi+303 mi
- 10/08/2021183,534 mi+3,274 mi
- 11/08/2021183,569 mi+35 mi
- 22/09/2022187,582 mi+4,013 mi
- 22/09/2022187,582 mi
Average of roughly 8,131 miles per year across 28 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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