2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DU52 CVG
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06/09/2002. Recorded mileage 90,821 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,821 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
DU52 CVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 90,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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DU52 CVG Mileage History
- 29/11/202381,015 mi
- 19/01/202481,123 mi+108 mi
- 02/07/202583,829 mi+2,706 mi
- 23/07/202583,869 mi+40 mi
- 21/07/202690,821 mi+6,952 mi
Average of roughly 3,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU52 CVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (DU52 CVG) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining spring/clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing inner joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
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