2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MV52 TZD
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 127,073 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 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 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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.
MV52 TZD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
- 127,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV52 TZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (MV52 TZD) between July 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
MV52 TZD Mileage History
- 25/07/200627,815 mi
- 26/09/200628,446 mi+631 mi
- 20/09/200741,003 mi+12,557 mi
- 13/06/200847,337 mi+6,334 mi
- 02/06/200958,002 mi+10,665 mi
- 03/06/200958,032 mi+30 mi
- 11/03/201068,437 mi+10,405 mi
- 23/11/201076,835 mi+8,398 mi
- 19/11/201182,617 mi+5,782 mi
- 16/11/201290,723 mi+8,106 mi
- 23/11/201290,856 mi+133 mi
- 01/11/201397,956 mi+7,100 mi
- 13/11/201398,166 mi+210 mi
- 14/11/201398,189 mi+23 mi
- 20/10/2015102,182 mi+3,993 mi
- 21/10/2015102,188 mi+6 mi
- 30/09/2016107,331 mi+5,143 mi
- 27/09/2017116,830 mi+9,499 mi
- 29/03/2019125,073 mi+8,243 mi
- 10/02/2022127,053 mi+1,980 mi
- 28/02/2022127,073 mi+20 mi
- 02/03/2022127,073 mi
Average of roughly 6,361 miles per year across 22 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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