2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LN52 PKE
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 105,665 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,665 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.
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.
LN52 PKE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2022
- 105,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN52 PKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LN52 PKE) between August 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LN52 PKE Mileage History
- 23/08/200636,565 mi
- 21/08/200740,426 mi+3,861 mi
- 22/08/200740,426 mi
- 22/08/200847,565 mi+7,139 mi
- 01/09/200953,493 mi+5,928 mi
- 01/09/200953,493 mi
- 25/08/201061,248 mi+7,755 mi
- 27/08/201170,127 mi+8,879 mi
- 02/11/201280,069 mi+9,942 mi
- 29/10/201387,713 mi+7,644 mi
- 26/11/201495,701 mi+7,988 mi
- 10/12/201495,701 mi
- 02/12/201599,405 mi+3,704 mi
- 03/12/201599,405 mi
- 16/12/201599,415 mi+10 mi
- 04/11/201699,971 mi+556 mi
- 04/12/2019101,636 mi+1,665 mi
- 06/12/2019101,642 mi+6 mi
- 04/01/2022105,665 mi+4,023 mi
- 05/01/2022105,665 mi
Average of roughly 4,496 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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