2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FE52 WZD
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 153,770 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FE52 WZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 153,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FE52 WZD Mileage History
- 02/05/2024148,227 mi
- 02/05/2024148,227 mi
- 09/05/2025150,403 mi+2,176 mi
- 15/05/2025150,403 mi
- 22/05/2026153,770 mi+3,367 mi
Average of roughly 2,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FE52 WZD 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 (FE52 WZD) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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