2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LC52 HZP
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 129,500 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,500 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
LC52 HZP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2018
- 129,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LC52 HZP Mileage History
- 09/03/200725,166 mi
- 25/02/200835,850 mi+10,684 mi
- 24/02/200947,756 mi+11,906 mi
- 02/03/201060,078 mi+12,322 mi
- 24/02/201172,079 mi+12,001 mi
- 06/03/201285,184 mi+13,105 mi
- 06/03/201285,184 mi
- 08/03/201285,184 mi
- 13/02/201396,330 mi+11,146 mi
- 05/02/2014108,724 mi+12,394 mi
- 05/02/2014108,724 mi
- 05/02/2015117,418 mi+8,694 mi
- 06/02/2015117,418 mi
- 04/02/2016122,030 mi+4,612 mi
- 01/07/2017128,356 mi+6,326 mi
- 08/06/2018129,500 mi+1,144 mi
Average of roughly 9,274 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
LC52 HZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LC52 HZP) between March 2007 and June 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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