2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GJ02 JOU
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 160,032 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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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GJ02 JOU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 160,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GJ02 JOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (GJ02 JOU) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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