2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · CX02 GVN

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness pass from the 4 November 2021 test at 123,220 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the history is sparse. A prior failure on 19 October 2021 at 123,209 miles is notable, yet the tester logged no defects against the car, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer shows 123,220 miles against a 2002 build date, equating to roughly 5,134 miles per year. This is low for a 24-year-old BMW 3 Series. The gap between the two 2021 tests covers only 11 miles, and no further entries exist up to July 2026. Such low use with a four-and-a-half-year silence since the last test implies the car may have stood unused, which risks perished rubber components and seized mechanisms. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or corrosion after prolonged storage. The clean advisory list gives no warning on exhaust emissions or structural integrity, but standing vehicles commonly develop subframe rust hidden from MOT view. Given the age and dormancy, confirm the 2021 pass remains the only recent evidence of condition. Arrange a fresh test before purchase, focusing on tyre sidewall cracking, brake disc pitting, and fluid degradation not captured in the sparse record.