2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NN02 SBN
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 105,764 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,764 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.
NN02 SBN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 105,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NN02 SBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (NN02 SBN) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
NN02 SBN Mileage History
- 15/02/200648,520 mi
- 16/02/200648,524 mi+4 mi
- 21/02/200749,423 mi+899 mi
- 16/07/200750,080 mi+657 mi
- 15/07/200855,682 mi+5,602 mi
- 16/07/200958,514 mi+2,832 mi
- 16/07/200958,514 mi
- 16/07/201060,457 mi+1,943 mi
- 17/08/201165,822 mi+5,365 mi
- 17/08/201267,560 mi+1,738 mi
- 14/08/201369,139 mi+1,579 mi
- 14/08/201470,608 mi+1,469 mi
- 11/08/201575,252 mi+4,644 mi
- 15/08/201679,027 mi+3,775 mi
- 15/08/201679,028 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/201785,972 mi+6,944 mi
- 21/08/201785,972 mi
- 11/09/201892,631 mi+6,659 mi
- 06/09/201996,659 mi+4,028 mi
- 02/03/2022101,615 mi+4,956 mi
- 02/03/2022101,636 mi+21 mi
- 13/03/2023104,099 mi+2,463 mi
- 01/05/2024104,784 mi+685 mi
- 01/05/2024104,784 mi
- 07/05/2025105,447 mi+663 mi
- 19/05/2025105,479 mi+32 mi
- 27/03/2026105,764 mi+285 mi
- 30/03/2026105,764 mi
Average of roughly 2,845 miles per year across 28 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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