2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LJ02 CBF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 129,952 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
LJ02 CBF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2013
- 129,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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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LJ02 CBF Mileage History
- 23/02/200654,522 mi
- 05/03/200769,119 mi+14,597 mi
- 07/03/2007696,119 mi+627,000 mi
- 14/03/200880,804 mi-615,315 mi
- 15/03/200880,804 mi
- 13/03/200990,180 mi+9,376 mi
- 11/03/2010102,053 mi+11,873 mi
- 25/02/2011110,798 mi+8,745 mi
- 12/03/2012122,373 mi+11,575 mi
- 12/03/2012122,373 mi
- 27/06/2013129,944 mi+7,571 mi
- 22/10/2013129,951 mi+7 mi
- 28/10/2013129,952 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,825 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LJ02 CBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LJ02 CBF) between February 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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