2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D4 WDS
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 121,670 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
D4 WDS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2022
- 121,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D4 WDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (D4 WDS) between July 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
D4 WDS Mileage History
- 04/07/200633,787 mi
- 15/08/200741,124 mi+7,337 mi
- 14/08/200848,587 mi+7,463 mi
- 14/08/200848,587 mi
- 09/09/200848,992 mi+405 mi
- 16/10/200965,796 mi+16,804 mi
- 16/09/201080,947 mi+15,151 mi
- 28/03/201180,994 mi+47 mi
- 16/03/201283,211 mi+2,217 mi
- 18/03/201386,625 mi+3,414 mi
- 28/03/201493,123 mi+6,498 mi
- 01/05/201598,366 mi+5,243 mi
- 01/05/201598,366 mi
- 29/04/2016102,496 mi+4,130 mi
- 11/05/2017107,522 mi+5,026 mi
- 09/05/2018111,591 mi+4,069 mi
- 08/06/2019115,095 mi+3,504 mi
- 28/11/2020118,862 mi+3,767 mi
- 28/02/2022121,168 mi+2,306 mi
- 04/03/2022121,670 mi+502 mi
Average of roughly 5,610 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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