2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EU02 AVC
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 138,263 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
EU02 AVC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2019
- 138,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EU02 AVC Mileage History
- 11/02/200675,612 mi
- 07/02/200782,939 mi+7,327 mi
- 05/03/200888,907 mi+5,968 mi
- 17/03/200997,877 mi+8,970 mi
- 20/03/200997,904 mi+27 mi
- 19/03/2010110,300 mi+12,396 mi
- 24/03/2011114,775 mi+4,475 mi
- 05/12/2012116,687 mi+1,912 mi
- 05/12/2012116,687 mi
- 03/04/2014121,136 mi+4,449 mi
- 03/04/2015124,007 mi+2,871 mi
- 02/04/2016127,794 mi+3,787 mi
- 12/04/2016127,799 mi+5 mi
- 11/04/2017135,447 mi+7,648 mi
- 14/04/2018137,277 mi+1,830 mi
- 21/04/2018137,289 mi+12 mi
- 22/04/2019138,263 mi+974 mi
Average of roughly 4,750 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
EU02 AVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (EU02 AVC) between February 2006 and April 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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