2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HJ02 AXB
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 144,248 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
HJ02 AXB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 144,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ02 AXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (HJ02 AXB) between February 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
HJ02 AXB Mileage History
- 12/02/2022143,828 mi
- 09/09/2023144,242 mi+414 mi
- 14/09/2023144,248 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 265 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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