2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · DK02 ACV
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 155,902 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 27/07/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/10/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2171cc
DK02 ACV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2014
- 155,902 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.
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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DK02 ACV Mileage History
- 19/07/200668,412 mi
- 10/07/200774,863 mi+6,451 mi
- 16/07/200877,428 mi+2,565 mi
- 15/07/2009101,960 mi+24,532 mi
- 15/07/2010112,709 mi+10,749 mi
- 14/07/2011122,109 mi+9,400 mi
- 18/07/2012135,235 mi+13,126 mi
- 25/07/2012135,238 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/2013143,230 mi+7,992 mi
- 25/07/2013143,230 mi
- 19/07/2014155,800 mi+12,570 mi
- 28/07/2014155,902 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 10,903 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
DK02 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (DK02 ACV) between July 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2014 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 (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.
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