2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GJ02 XEW
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 113,155 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,155 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.
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.
GJ02 XEW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 113,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ02 XEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (GJ02 XEW) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GJ02 XEW Mileage History
- 27/10/2022112,167 mi
- 02/11/2022112,167 mi
- 06/08/2025112,205 mi+38 mi
- 11/08/2026113,155 mi+950 mi
Average of roughly 261 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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