2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DW51 DRW
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/08/2002. Recorded mileage 127,573 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,573 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
DW51 DRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 127,573 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: 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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DW51 DRW Mileage History
- 15/05/2023116,124 mi
- 21/04/2024122,040 mi+5,916 mi
- 10/05/2025124,997 mi+2,957 mi
- 15/04/2026127,572 mi+2,575 mi
- 23/04/2026127,573 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DW51 DRW 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 (DW51 DRW) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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