2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · LD02 NEY
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 81,020 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2023. 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 04 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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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LD02 NEY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2022
- 81,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD02 NEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LD02 NEY) between August 2007 and July 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the i”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
LD02 NEY Mileage History
- 10/08/200715,314 mi
- 10/10/200817,520 mi+2,206 mi
- 13/10/200817,523 mi+3 mi
- 06/11/200920,706 mi+3,183 mi
- 03/08/201120,999 mi+293 mi
- 04/08/201120,999 mi
- 06/08/201229,895 mi+8,896 mi
- 01/08/201340,174 mi+10,279 mi
- 05/08/201340,312 mi+138 mi
- 02/08/201451,032 mi+10,720 mi
- 02/08/201451,032 mi
- 08/07/201560,401 mi+9,369 mi
- 08/07/201560,401 mi
- 05/08/201671,730 mi+11,329 mi
- 11/07/201778,540 mi+6,810 mi
- 11/07/201778,540 mi
- 07/07/201878,967 mi+427 mi
- 07/07/201878,967 mi
- 02/08/201980,345 mi+1,378 mi
- 02/08/201980,345 mi
- 05/08/202080,643 mi+298 mi
- 04/08/202180,856 mi+213 mi
- 23/07/202281,020 mi+164 mi
Average of roughly 4,395 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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