2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LW52 CLF
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 163,473 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW52 CLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 163,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW52 CLF 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 (LW52 CLF) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LW52 CLF Mileage History
- 16/08/2022149,981 mi
- 18/08/2022149,993 mi+12 mi
- 31/07/2023153,045 mi+3,052 mi
- 12/08/2024157,422 mi+4,377 mi
- 16/08/2025163,473 mi+6,051 mi
Average of roughly 4,497 miles per year across 5 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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