2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · EX02 WTO
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 183,346 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,346 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EX02 WTO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 183,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX02 WTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (EX02 WTO) between March 2007 and July 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EX02 WTO Mileage History
- 01/03/200742,004 mi
- 16/01/200849,098 mi+7,094 mi
- 07/02/200956,398 mi+7,300 mi
- 11/02/200956,457 mi+59 mi
- 06/02/201063,215 mi+6,758 mi
- 09/02/201169,703 mi+6,488 mi
- 06/02/201276,735 mi+7,032 mi
- 18/02/201383,196 mi+6,461 mi
- 17/02/201492,672 mi+9,476 mi
- 12/02/2015100,828 mi+8,156 mi
- 16/02/2016106,488 mi+5,660 mi
- 16/01/2017113,558 mi+7,070 mi
- 01/02/2018121,736 mi+8,178 mi
- 19/01/2019128,472 mi+6,736 mi
- 10/01/2020135,108 mi+6,636 mi
- 25/01/2021145,248 mi+10,140 mi
- 26/01/2021145,248 mi
- 04/03/2022159,570 mi+14,322 mi
- 14/06/2023164,245 mi+4,675 mi
- 15/06/2023164,350 mi+105 mi
- 01/07/2024168,579 mi+4,229 mi
- 01/07/2025183,346 mi+14,767 mi
Average of roughly 7,709 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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