2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CF02 TYX
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 138,565 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF02 TYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 138,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF02 TYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (CF02 TYX) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Floor excessively deteriorated Hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CF02 TYX Mileage History
- 27/08/2022128,808 mi
- 22/09/2023134,987 mi+6,179 mi
- 09/09/2024136,937 mi+1,950 mi
- 20/09/2024136,969 mi+32 mi
- 23/09/2025138,565 mi+1,596 mi
Average of roughly 3,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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