2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · DF51 CKJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 03/01/2002. Recorded mileage 145,038 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2926cc
DF51 CKJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2023
- 145,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DF51 CKJ Mileage History
- 27/07/2022132,470 mi
- 25/08/2023145,038 mi+12,568 mi
- 25/08/2023145,038 mi
Average of roughly 11,663 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DF51 CKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (DF51 CKJ) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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