2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LD02 NFJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 128,769 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2022. 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 16 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,769 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD02 NFJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 128,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD02 NFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LD02 NFJ) between October 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
LD02 NFJ Mileage History
- 25/10/200621,657 mi
- 26/09/200726,498 mi+4,841 mi
- 26/09/200726,498 mi
- 20/10/200833,820 mi+7,322 mi
- 25/11/200949,213 mi+15,393 mi
- 10/02/201149,207 mi-6 mi
- 23/02/201253,969 mi+4,762 mi
- 24/02/201253,969 mi
- 18/02/201357,902 mi+3,933 mi
- 19/02/201357,917 mi+15 mi
- 17/05/201358,531 mi+614 mi
- 17/05/201358,531 mi
- 13/05/201470,326 mi+11,795 mi
- 15/05/201580,795 mi+10,469 mi
- 30/04/201690,853 mi+10,058 mi
- 15/04/201799,684 mi+8,831 mi
- 15/04/201799,684 mi
- 06/04/2018107,596 mi+7,912 mi
- 05/04/2019113,261 mi+5,665 mi
- 17/04/2019113,272 mi+11 mi
- 30/09/2020121,526 mi+8,254 mi
- 05/10/2021128,769 mi+7,243 mi
Average of roughly 7,166 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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