2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CB02 ALL
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 75,484 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,484 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.
CB02 ALL Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 75,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB02 ALL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (CB02 ALL) between February 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
CB02 ALL Mileage History
- 28/02/200632,892 mi
- 09/02/200741,299 mi+8,407 mi
- 09/02/200741,299 mi
- 26/02/200847,229 mi+5,930 mi
- 09/02/200951,502 mi+4,273 mi
- 29/05/200952,385 mi+883 mi
- 28/04/201057,617 mi+5,232 mi
- 29/04/201057,619 mi+2 mi
- 24/05/201162,050 mi+4,431 mi
- 31/05/201162,099 mi+49 mi
- 24/05/201264,732 mi+2,633 mi
- 30/05/201264,741 mi+9 mi
- 20/06/201365,972 mi+1,231 mi
- 20/06/201365,972 mi
- 18/06/201467,767 mi+1,795 mi
- 19/06/201467,767 mi
- 15/06/201568,985 mi+1,218 mi
- 16/06/201669,710 mi+725 mi
- 28/07/201770,430 mi+720 mi
- 28/06/201871,162 mi+732 mi
- 10/07/201973,220 mi+2,058 mi
- 11/07/201973,222 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202074,042 mi+820 mi
- 20/07/202174,633 mi+591 mi
- 02/09/202274,878 mi+245 mi
- 09/05/202474,879 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/202575,351 mi+472 mi
- 17/06/202575,354 mi+3 mi
- 15/06/202675,484 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 2,099 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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