2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · DX02 YON
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 242,802 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 13/11/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,802 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
DX02 YON Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2017
- 242,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 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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DX02 YON Mileage History
- 04/08/200676,925 mi
- 24/07/200710,017 mi-66,908 mi
- 27/07/200710,017 mi
- 18/08/2008122,698 mi+112,681 mi
- 24/08/2009144,572 mi+21,874 mi
- 24/08/2009144,572 mi
- 02/09/2010168,207 mi+23,635 mi
- 10/09/2010168,288 mi+81 mi
- 05/01/2012188,660 mi+20,372 mi
- 05/01/2012188,660 mi
- 01/02/2013205,132 mi+16,472 mi
- 01/02/2013205,132 mi
- 24/01/2014216,333 mi+11,201 mi
- 24/01/2014216,333 mi
- 10/03/2015224,841 mi+8,508 mi
- 11/03/2015224,841 mi
- 09/11/2015233,579 mi+8,738 mi
- 02/11/2016238,387 mi+4,808 mi
- 14/11/201691,867 mi-146,520 mi
- 14/10/2017242,747 mi+150,880 mi
- 23/10/2017242,802 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 14,784 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DX02 YON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (DX02 YON) between August 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”.
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