2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LC02 BRX
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2002. Recorded mileage 127,663 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,663 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.
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LC02 BRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 127,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC02 BRX 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 (LC02 BRX) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LC02 BRX Mileage History
- 26/11/2021118,440 mi
- 26/10/2022122,998 mi+4,558 mi
- 28/10/2022122,999 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/2023127,660 mi+4,661 mi
- 02/11/2023127,663 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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