2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · KG02 LVC
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2002. Recorded mileage 125,860 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
KG02 LVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 125,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KG02 LVC Mileage History
- 21/12/2022157,757 mi
- 22/12/2022157,757 mi
- 06/01/2024159,899 mi+2,142 mi
- 18/06/2026125,860 mi-34,039 mi
- 18/06/2026125,860 mi
Average of roughly -9,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KG02 LVC 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 3 Series (KG02 LVC) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance not tested no hand brake (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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