2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LD52 LFM
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2002. Recorded mileage 159,588 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
LD52 LFM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2021
- 159,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LD52 LFM Mileage History
- 03/04/200656,184 mi
- 19/12/200774,425 mi+18,241 mi
- 21/12/200774,426 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/200985,102 mi+10,676 mi
- 24/04/201089,890 mi+4,788 mi
- 20/07/201196,108 mi+6,218 mi
- 20/07/201196,108 mi
- 24/07/2012101,855 mi+5,747 mi
- 04/08/2012102,197 mi+342 mi
- 28/09/2013107,219 mi+5,022 mi
- 30/09/2013107,223 mi+4 mi
- 25/09/2014120,319 mi+13,096 mi
- 10/10/2015133,271 mi+12,952 mi
- 10/10/2015133,271 mi
- 04/10/2016139,780 mi+6,509 mi
- 07/10/2016139,790 mi+10 mi
- 14/09/2018140,500 mi+710 mi
- 12/10/2019145,702 mi+5,202 mi
- 12/10/2019145,702 mi
- 23/10/2020147,915 mi+2,213 mi
- 30/10/2020148,182 mi+267 mi
- 13/10/2021159,501 mi+11,319 mi
- 15/10/2021159,588 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 6,656 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
LD52 LFM 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 (LD52 LFM) between April 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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