2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · G3 FRD
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 120,941 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2171cc
G3 FRD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2022
- 120,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G3 FRD Mileage History
- 10/03/200629,996 mi
- 02/05/200733,586 mi+3,590 mi
- 11/09/200837,572 mi+3,986 mi
- 26/02/201040,326 mi+2,754 mi
- 02/03/201142,376 mi+2,050 mi
- 02/03/201142,376 mi
- 06/12/201144,377 mi+2,001 mi
- 28/02/201244,910 mi+533 mi
- 26/04/201348,728 mi+3,818 mi
- 29/04/201453,039 mi+4,311 mi
- 29/04/201453,039 mi
- 28/07/201557,839 mi+4,800 mi
- 28/07/201557,839 mi
- 12/03/201659,727 mi+1,888 mi
- 16/03/201659,727 mi
- 13/03/201771,867 mi+12,140 mi
- 14/03/201771,867 mi
- 02/03/201887,524 mi+15,657 mi
- 09/03/201995,211 mi+7,687 mi
- 10/03/2020101,088 mi+5,877 mi
- 12/03/2020101,088 mi
- 03/03/2021112,303 mi+11,215 mi
- 28/03/2022120,941 mi+8,638 mi
Average of roughly 5,666 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
G3 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (G3 FRD) between March 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Emissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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