2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · CT02 LEJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2002. Recorded mileage 41,503 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT02 LEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 41,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT02 LEJ 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 (CT02 LEJ) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CT02 LEJ Mileage History
- 23/03/202332,733 mi
- 21/03/202434,390 mi+1,657 mi
- 24/04/202536,070 mi+1,680 mi
- 01/05/202641,492 mi+5,422 mi
- 08/05/202641,503 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,805 miles per year across 5 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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