2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · EF52 JXY
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 16/12/2002. Recorded mileage 191,619 miles. MOT valid until 25/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,619 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
EF52 JXY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 191,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EF52 JXY Mileage History
- 03/10/200695,140 mi
- 22/09/2007101,164 mi+6,024 mi
- 16/09/2008107,818 mi+6,654 mi
- 01/10/2009114,825 mi+7,007 mi
- 29/09/2010121,667 mi+6,842 mi
- 01/10/2011127,499 mi+5,832 mi
- 21/09/2012132,945 mi+5,446 mi
- 30/09/2013138,851 mi+5,906 mi
- 11/09/2014143,341 mi+4,490 mi
- 23/09/2015149,393 mi+6,052 mi
- 08/09/2016154,435 mi+5,042 mi
- 29/09/2017158,268 mi+3,833 mi
- 02/10/2018162,925 mi+4,657 mi
- 08/06/2019162,946 mi+21 mi
- 12/12/2020170,034 mi+7,088 mi
- 11/12/2021174,483 mi+4,449 mi
- 18/02/2023178,639 mi+4,156 mi
- 20/02/2024183,125 mi+4,486 mi
- 22/02/2025187,687 mi+4,562 mi
- 26/02/2026191,619 mi+3,932 mi
Average of roughly 4,973 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
EF52 JXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (EF52 JXY) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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