2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BU52 ZNB
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 125,607 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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
- Valid until 29/05/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
BU52 ZNB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2016
- 125,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BU52 ZNB Mileage History
- 27/10/200546,731 mi
- 29/09/200652,046 mi+5,315 mi
- 19/02/200752,930 mi+884 mi
- 01/02/200869,853 mi+16,923 mi
- 30/07/200993,831 mi+23,978 mi
- 03/08/200993,957 mi+126 mi
- 03/05/2011108,565 mi+14,608 mi
- 30/05/2012112,040 mi+3,475 mi
- 23/05/2013115,641 mi+3,601 mi
- 29/05/2013115,663 mi+22 mi
- 08/05/2014118,986 mi+3,323 mi
- 09/05/2014118,986 mi
- 05/05/2015122,100 mi+3,114 mi
- 05/05/2015122,100 mi
- 09/05/2016125,607 mi+3,507 mi
Average of roughly 7,489 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BU52 ZNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (BU52 ZNB) between October 2005 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2016 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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