2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DX52 AHV
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 151,586 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,586 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.
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DX52 AHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2025
- 151,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX52 AHV 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 (DX52 AHV) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DX52 AHV Mileage History
- 18/03/2022128,970 mi
- 10/03/2023137,170 mi+8,200 mi
- 18/03/2024146,185 mi+9,015 mi
- 23/03/2024146,188 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/2025151,586 mi+5,398 mi
Average of roughly 7,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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