2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · LR02 JZT
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 278,056 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2015.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Aug 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 278,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR02 JZT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2014
- 278,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR02 JZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (LR02 JZT) between April 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”.
LR02 JZT Mileage History
- 26/04/200697,444 mi
- 19/04/2007124,694 mi+27,250 mi
- 21/04/2008154,325 mi+29,631 mi
- 29/04/2009182,939 mi+28,614 mi
- 23/04/2010207,331 mi+24,392 mi
- 22/04/2011229,770 mi+22,439 mi
- 26/04/2011229,847 mi+77 mi
- 01/05/2012247,870 mi+18,023 mi
- 09/05/2012247,870 mi
- 27/04/2013274,094 mi+26,224 mi
- 05/05/2014278,056 mi+3,962 mi
- 05/05/2014278,056 mi
Average of roughly 22,506 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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