2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · DE02 RMY

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent pass on 20 August 2024 at 164,151 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The August 2024 pass came five days after a failure on 15 August at 164,147 miles where the tester logged no defects, and an identical pattern occurred on 14 August 2023 when a failure at 159,208 miles was followed the same day by a pass at 159,210 miles with no defects recorded. These paired fail-pass entries with zero defects suggest administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults, and no advisories or worn components appear anywhere in the chain. The odometer shows 164,151 miles against a 2002 build date, equating to roughly 6,840 miles per year which sits within typical use for a 24-year-old car. Annual increments are modest: 153,635 miles in August 2022, 159,210 by August 2023, and 164,151 by August 2024, giving about 5,500 miles per year over that span. The record is sparse with only three test years shown and no minor or major defects logged, so the data gives little insight into consumable wear or previous owner diligence beyond clean test outcomes. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as the MOT record carries no advisories that would flag emerging wear. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close checking, particularly around sills and subframes, since a 24-year-old BMW can develop rust hidden from the test bay. The repeated zero-defect fail-pass pairs on 14 August 2023 and 15 to 20 August 2024 indicate the DVSA log alone cannot confirm roadworthiness at those dates, so a current independent check remains sensible before purchase.