2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GU52 CSZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 179,156 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU52 CSZ Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 179,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU52 CSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (GU52 CSZ) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
GU52 CSZ Mileage History
- 02/05/200653,129 mi
- 01/05/200765,239 mi+12,110 mi
- 02/05/200765,239 mi
- 09/05/200873,894 mi+8,655 mi
- 08/05/201096,285 mi+22,391 mi
- 09/05/2011106,821 mi+10,536 mi
- 10/05/2011106,821 mi
- 23/06/2012112,891 mi+6,070 mi
- 29/07/2013126,710 mi+13,819 mi
- 12/08/2014135,788 mi+9,078 mi
- 01/08/2015144,764 mi+8,976 mi
- 01/08/2015144,764 mi
- 31/10/2015145,929 mi+1,165 mi
- 28/10/2016148,213 mi+2,284 mi
- 28/10/2016148,213 mi
- 30/10/2017159,726 mi+11,513 mi
- 26/10/2018161,527 mi+1,801 mi
- 26/10/2018161,528 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2019164,685 mi+3,157 mi
- 06/11/2019164,685 mi
- 08/02/2021166,774 mi+2,089 mi
- 16/02/2021166,774 mi
- 11/02/2022167,751 mi+977 mi
- 23/02/2022167,768 mi+17 mi
- 02/05/2023169,938 mi+2,170 mi
- 02/05/2023169,938 mi
- 01/05/2024172,728 mi+2,790 mi
- 01/05/2024172,731 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/2025176,929 mi+4,198 mi
- 30/04/2025176,929 mi
- 08/05/2026179,156 mi+2,227 mi
- 11/05/2026179,156 mi
Average of roughly 6,294 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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