2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · EO02 BXH
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 202,828 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO02 BXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 202,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO02 BXH 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 (EO02 BXH) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner & outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
EO02 BXH Mileage History
- 08/02/2022176,187 mi
- 14/02/2022176,295 mi+108 mi
- 10/07/2024192,381 mi+16,086 mi
- 26/06/2025198,165 mi+5,784 mi
- 07/07/2026202,828 mi+4,663 mi
Average of roughly 6,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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