2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · GV02 KUH
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 179,624 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
GV02 KUH Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 179,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV02 KUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (GV02 KUH) between December 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
GV02 KUH Mileage History
- 06/12/200547,368 mi
- 27/11/200657,759 mi+10,391 mi
- 27/11/200657,759 mi
- 26/11/200768,269 mi+10,510 mi
- 26/11/200768,269 mi
- 03/11/200877,612 mi+9,343 mi
- 02/11/200985,694 mi+8,082 mi
- 22/11/201091,965 mi+6,271 mi
- 28/11/201197,779 mi+5,814 mi
- 28/11/201197,779 mi
- 29/11/2012103,351 mi+5,572 mi
- 29/11/2012103,351 mi
- 07/11/2013107,096 mi+3,745 mi
- 08/11/2013107,099 mi+3 mi
- 12/11/2014112,579 mi+5,480 mi
- 13/11/2014112,579 mi
- 19/11/2015118,806 mi+6,227 mi
- 27/02/2016119,431 mi+625 mi
- 07/03/2017126,684 mi+7,253 mi
- 07/03/2018132,752 mi+6,068 mi
- 07/03/2018132,752 mi
- 16/08/2019134,958 mi+2,206 mi
- 16/08/2019134,958 mi
- 11/09/2020146,376 mi+11,418 mi
- 20/09/2021157,425 mi+11,049 mi
- 21/09/2022171,344 mi+13,919 mi
- 30/10/2023176,481 mi+5,137 mi
- 05/11/2024178,149 mi+1,668 mi
- 10/11/2025179,624 mi+1,475 mi
- 10/11/2025179,624 mi
Average of roughly 6,636 miles per year across 30 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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