2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · NC02 WDV
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 102,724 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,724 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.
NC02 WDV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 102,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 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: 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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NC02 WDV Mileage History
- 07/09/200620,841 mi
- 08/09/200620,841 mi
- 28/08/200725,784 mi+4,943 mi
- 28/08/200725,786 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/200828,494 mi+2,708 mi
- 10/11/200931,176 mi+2,682 mi
- 12/11/201038,872 mi+7,696 mi
- 27/05/201141,413 mi+2,541 mi
- 12/06/201246,393 mi+4,980 mi
- 01/05/201348,759 mi+2,366 mi
- 01/05/201348,759 mi
- 12/06/201456,245 mi+7,486 mi
- 13/06/201456,245 mi
- 20/06/201564,562 mi+8,317 mi
- 24/06/201564,578 mi+16 mi
- 21/06/201673,548 mi+8,970 mi
- 22/06/201673,548 mi
- 06/11/201784,740 mi+11,192 mi
- 09/11/201784,740 mi
- 02/11/201892,829 mi+8,089 mi
- 28/11/201996,992 mi+4,163 mi
- 05/01/2021100,328 mi+3,336 mi
- 05/01/2021100,361 mi+33 mi
- 23/12/2023101,262 mi+901 mi
- 17/09/2025102,724 mi+1,462 mi
Average of roughly 4,303 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
NC02 WDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (NC02 WDV) between September 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 101 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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