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2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · EK02 BYU

EK02 BYU

2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 26/06/2002. Recorded mileage 113,113 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2002 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
113,113 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
2926cc

EK02 BYU Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
  • 113,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (26 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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EK02 BYU Mileage History

  1. 23/05/200628,689 mi
  2. 18/05/200733,864 mi+5,175 mi
  3. 14/05/200837,103 mi+3,239 mi
  4. 09/05/200941,262 mi+4,159 mi
  5. 22/05/201046,495 mi+5,233 mi
  6. 25/05/201150,510 mi+4,015 mi
  7. 18/05/201254,935 mi+4,425 mi
  8. 22/05/201254,935 mi
  9. 30/05/201358,804 mi+3,869 mi
  10. 27/05/201461,927 mi+3,123 mi
  11. 27/05/201461,927 mi
  12. 14/05/201566,944 mi+5,017 mi
  13. 15/05/201566,944 mi
  14. 25/05/201673,321 mi+6,377 mi
  15. 25/05/201673,321 mi
  16. 22/05/201778,922 mi+5,601 mi
  17. 22/05/201884,709 mi+5,787 mi
  18. 21/05/201992,269 mi+7,560 mi
  19. 24/05/201992,370 mi+101 mi
  20. 21/05/202098,764 mi+6,394 mi
  21. 14/05/202199,634 mi+870 mi
  22. 11/05/2022101,462 mi+1,828 mi
  23. 17/05/2023104,154 mi+2,692 mi
  24. 25/05/2023104,220 mi+66 mi
  25. 28/05/2024113,013 mi+8,793 mi
  26. 18/07/2024113,113 mi+100 mi

Average of roughly 4,650 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

EK02 BYU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (EK02 BYU) between May 2006 and July 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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