2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS02 DHX
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 174,699 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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 02/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/04/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
LS02 DHX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2021
- 174,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LS02 DHX Mileage History
- 24/04/200667,120 mi
- 24/04/200667,120 mi
- 20/04/200773,392 mi+6,272 mi
- 20/04/200773,392 mi
- 14/04/200883,544 mi+10,152 mi
- 20/04/200991,387 mi+7,843 mi
- 20/04/200991,387 mi
- 22/04/2010100,030 mi+8,643 mi
- 30/03/2011106,842 mi+6,812 mi
- 18/04/2012117,638 mi+10,796 mi
- 16/04/2013125,974 mi+8,336 mi
- 08/04/2014133,949 mi+7,975 mi
- 21/04/2015143,978 mi+10,029 mi
- 27/04/2015144,024 mi+46 mi
- 09/11/2016162,894 mi+18,870 mi
- 28/05/2019164,371 mi+1,477 mi
- 28/05/2019164,371 mi
- 02/06/2020167,231 mi+2,860 mi
- 03/06/2020167,232 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2021174,699 mi+7,467 mi
Average of roughly 7,042 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
LS02 DHX 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 (LS02 DHX) between April 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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