2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MM52 ATN
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 147,441 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MM52 ATN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2022
- 147,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM52 ATN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (MM52 ATN) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2022 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Body component likely to become detached body support bar cracked (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Power steering component insecure power steering pipe (2.1.5 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor ”.
MM52 ATN Mileage History
- 30/06/2022147,439 mi
- 13/07/2022147,441 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 2 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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