2002 BMW 318 2.0L Petrol · HL02 BSL
2002 BMW 318 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 142,579 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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HL02 BSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 142,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HL02 BSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 318 (HL02 BSL) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine Heavily leaking 16cm sq in 5 minutes at idle (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective heavily perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
HL02 BSL Mileage History
- 24/06/2023113,240 mi
- 27/06/2024123,588 mi+10,348 mi
- 23/07/2024123,598 mi+10 mi
- 18/07/2025142,517 mi+18,919 mi
- 17/09/2025142,579 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 13,135 miles per year across 5 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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