2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FV52 ADO
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 150,733 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,733 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.
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.
FV52 ADO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2017
- 150,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV52 ADO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (FV52 ADO) between October 2005 and January 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
FV52 ADO Mileage History
- 26/10/200556,728 mi
- 29/03/200659,139 mi+2,411 mi
- 27/03/200771,572 mi+12,433 mi
- 27/02/200883,739 mi+12,167 mi
- 13/11/200891,085 mi+7,346 mi
- 11/11/200995,698 mi+4,613 mi
- 12/11/200995,698 mi
- 05/11/2010109,973 mi+14,275 mi
- 05/11/2010109,973 mi
- 14/10/2011119,415 mi+9,442 mi
- 14/10/2011119,457 mi+42 mi
- 25/10/2012130,288 mi+10,831 mi
- 09/11/2013138,775 mi+8,487 mi
- 23/10/2014148,079 mi+9,304 mi
- 27/01/2017150,725 mi+2,646 mi
- 30/01/2017150,733 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,346 miles per year across 16 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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