2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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.
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EK02 BYU Mileage History
- 23/05/200628,689 mi
- 18/05/200733,864 mi+5,175 mi
- 14/05/200837,103 mi+3,239 mi
- 09/05/200941,262 mi+4,159 mi
- 22/05/201046,495 mi+5,233 mi
- 25/05/201150,510 mi+4,015 mi
- 18/05/201254,935 mi+4,425 mi
- 22/05/201254,935 mi
- 30/05/201358,804 mi+3,869 mi
- 27/05/201461,927 mi+3,123 mi
- 27/05/201461,927 mi
- 14/05/201566,944 mi+5,017 mi
- 15/05/201566,944 mi
- 25/05/201673,321 mi+6,377 mi
- 25/05/201673,321 mi
- 22/05/201778,922 mi+5,601 mi
- 22/05/201884,709 mi+5,787 mi
- 21/05/201992,269 mi+7,560 mi
- 24/05/201992,370 mi+101 mi
- 21/05/202098,764 mi+6,394 mi
- 14/05/202199,634 mi+870 mi
- 11/05/2022101,462 mi+1,828 mi
- 17/05/2023104,154 mi+2,692 mi
- 25/05/2023104,220 mi+66 mi
- 28/05/2024113,013 mi+8,793 mi
- 18/07/2024113,113 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 4,650 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
EK02 BYU MOT History
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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