2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FG52 XZU
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 134,212 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
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FG52 XZU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2015
- 134,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG52 XZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (FG52 XZU) between October 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2015 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
FG52 XZU Mileage History
- 24/10/200620,629 mi
- 17/10/200725,773 mi+5,144 mi
- 12/12/200726,519 mi+746 mi
- 12/12/200853,122 mi+26,603 mi
- 07/12/200977,182 mi+24,060 mi
- 17/02/201191,012 mi+13,830 mi
- 17/02/201191,012 mi
- 01/02/2012100,201 mi+9,189 mi
- 13/02/2013107,662 mi+7,461 mi
- 01/03/2014120,348 mi+12,686 mi
- 23/02/2015134,212 mi+13,864 mi
- 23/02/2015134,212 mi
Average of roughly 13,629 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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