2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CV52 FLG
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 86,109 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,109 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.
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.
CV52 FLG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2022
- 86,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV52 FLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (CV52 FLG) between October 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CV52 FLG Mileage History
- 16/10/200627,805 mi
- 24/10/200729,493 mi+1,688 mi
- 29/10/200830,948 mi+1,455 mi
- 31/10/200830,950 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/200931,835 mi+885 mi
- 05/11/201032,805 mi+970 mi
- 08/11/201133,444 mi+639 mi
- 23/10/201234,893 mi+1,449 mi
- 24/10/201234,893 mi
- 10/10/201337,376 mi+2,483 mi
- 02/10/201445,641 mi+8,265 mi
- 02/10/201445,641 mi
- 15/09/201552,585 mi+6,944 mi
- 16/09/201552,609 mi+24 mi
- 03/10/201659,238 mi+6,629 mi
- 04/10/201659,239 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/201766,386 mi+7,147 mi
- 12/10/201766,386 mi
- 20/09/201873,503 mi+7,117 mi
- 20/09/201873,503 mi
- 17/03/202078,495 mi+4,992 mi
- 25/03/202078,499 mi+4 mi
- 24/03/202183,850 mi+5,351 mi
- 24/03/202183,850 mi
- 05/04/202286,109 mi+2,259 mi
Average of roughly 3,769 miles per year across 25 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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