2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BV02 UHW
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 101,141 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/02/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,141 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
BV02 UHW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2014
- 101,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects 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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BV02 UHW Mileage History
- 31/03/200632,316 mi
- 31/03/200632,316 mi
- 30/03/200745,275 mi+12,959 mi
- 03/03/200852,386 mi+7,111 mi
- 25/04/200960,562 mi+8,176 mi
- 04/09/201068,099 mi+7,537 mi
- 08/09/201068,166 mi+67 mi
- 27/08/201181,610 mi+13,444 mi
- 19/03/201286,572 mi+4,962 mi
- 22/03/201286,572 mi
- 25/04/201393,896 mi+7,324 mi
- 17/05/2014101,120 mi+7,224 mi
- 19/05/2014101,141 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 8,461 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BV02 UHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (BV02 UHW) between March 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2014 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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