2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DV52 CDF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 237,488 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
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DV52 CDF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2022
- 237,488 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.
DV52 CDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (DV52 CDF) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2022 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: Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear ”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BATTERY TR”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
DV52 CDF Mileage History
- 21/02/2022237,488 mi
- 25/02/2022237,488 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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