2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LO02 YFW
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 153,551 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,551 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
LO02 YFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 153,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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LO02 YFW Mileage History
- 25/03/2024146,084 mi
- 16/04/2024146,109 mi+25 mi
- 05/04/2025147,443 mi+1,334 mi
- 08/04/2025147,500 mi+57 mi
- 11/04/2026153,551 mi+6,051 mi
Average of roughly 3,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LO02 YFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LO02 YFW) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
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