2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HX02 VBA
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06/03/2002. Recorded mileage 98,474 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
HX02 VBA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 98,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HX02 VBA Mileage History
- 06/03/200630,701 mi
- 05/03/200735,027 mi+4,326 mi
- 06/03/200839,321 mi+4,294 mi
- 05/03/200946,128 mi+6,807 mi
- 05/03/200946,128 mi
- 05/03/201049,657 mi+3,529 mi
- 02/03/201152,607 mi+2,950 mi
- 02/03/201255,840 mi+3,233 mi
- 05/03/201357,376 mi+1,536 mi
- 04/03/201460,677 mi+3,301 mi
- 02/03/201565,328 mi+4,651 mi
- 02/03/201667,825 mi+2,497 mi
- 13/02/201772,733 mi+4,908 mi
- 08/03/201879,268 mi+6,535 mi
- 26/02/201983,735 mi+4,467 mi
- 26/02/201920,188 mi-63,547 mi
- 26/02/201983,735 mi+63,547 mi
- 27/02/202087,145 mi+3,410 mi
- 26/02/202188,188 mi+1,043 mi
- 15/02/202292,501 mi+4,313 mi
- 22/02/202395,312 mi+2,811 mi
- 13/02/202495,701 mi+389 mi
- 12/02/202596,927 mi+1,226 mi
- 20/02/202596,932 mi+5 mi
- 17/02/202698,474 mi+1,542 mi
Average of roughly 3,397 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HX02 VBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (HX02 VBA) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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