2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FP52 UVB

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 2026-02-21 at 131,708 miles which recorded no defects. Prior to this, the May 2024 test at 127,821 miles and the December 2022 test at 125,734 miles also passed cleanly. The record shows no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 131,708 against a 2002 build, averaging roughly 5,488 miles per year. The history reveals a notable gap between the June 2022 failure at 125,611 miles and the February 2026 pass, with only 6,097 miles added across nearly four years. Two consecutive failures in late 2022 at 125,611 and 125,692 miles, both with no defects recorded, suggest administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical fault, given the immediate December 2022 pass at 125,734 miles. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT data supplies no advisory detail to confirm absence of hidden rust. The clean sheets across three passes imply previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet the low annual use means fluids, brake calipers, and suspension bushes may have degraded through standing rather than wear. Verify the actual reason for the 2022 failures via DVSA failure codes, since the record lists no defects. Check tyre sidewall condition and brake disc thickness, as long idle spells accelerate perishing and surface pitting even where the tester raised no advisory.