2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MM52 BWG
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2002. Recorded mileage 135,951 miles. MOT valid until 16/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
MM52 BWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 135,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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MM52 BWG Mileage History
- 04/03/2024133,342 mi
- 28/02/2025134,717 mi+1,375 mi
- 03/03/2025134,718 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2026135,944 mi+1,226 mi
- 18/07/2026135,951 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MM52 BWG 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 (MM52 BWG) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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