2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LS02 NKT
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 212,684 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN. 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 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,684 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.
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LS02 NKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/11/2025
- 212,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS02 NKT 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 (LS02 NKT) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward o”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward ”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
LS02 NKT Mileage History
- 11/08/2023192,583 mi
- 09/08/2024202,312 mi+9,729 mi
- 25/09/2024203,677 mi+1,365 mi
- 05/11/2024204,603 mi+926 mi
- 04/11/2025212,684 mi+8,081 mi
Average of roughly 8,997 miles per year across 5 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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