2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BX52 ABO
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 190,373 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 04/05/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
BX52 ABO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2016
- 190,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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BX52 ABO Mileage History
- 24/10/200541,151 mi
- 25/10/200541,151 mi
- 26/10/200654,935 mi+13,784 mi
- 15/10/200770,081 mi+15,146 mi
- 21/10/200884,066 mi+13,985 mi
- 28/10/200992,001 mi+7,935 mi
- 20/10/201098,961 mi+6,960 mi
- 11/10/2011115,664 mi+16,703 mi
- 01/11/2012135,854 mi+20,190 mi
- 02/11/2012135,854 mi
- 23/11/2013159,419 mi+23,565 mi
- 10/11/2015190,966 mi+31,547 mi
- 05/02/2016191,015 mi+49 mi
- 05/05/2016190,373 mi-642 mi
Average of roughly 14,172 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BX52 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (BX52 ABO) between October 2005 and May 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 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 (30 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe. (3.6.B.2c)”.
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