2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · OU52 CLV
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 158,299 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,299 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.
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OU52 CLV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 158,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU52 CLV 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 (OU52 CLV) between April 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
OU52 CLV Mileage History
- 25/04/200662,802 mi
- 16/04/200766,074 mi+3,272 mi
- 24/04/200876,200 mi+10,126 mi
- 01/05/200876,211 mi+11 mi
- 22/04/200982,582 mi+6,371 mi
- 08/04/201087,328 mi+4,746 mi
- 11/05/201193,617 mi+6,289 mi
- 13/05/201193,617 mi
- 25/04/201295,596 mi+1,979 mi
- 09/05/2013105,531 mi+9,935 mi
- 09/05/2014117,065 mi+11,534 mi
- 16/05/2014117,065 mi
- 01/06/2015128,593 mi+11,528 mi
- 14/07/2016132,093 mi+3,500 mi
- 02/09/2017137,433 mi+5,340 mi
- 02/09/2017137,433 mi
- 13/11/2018139,505 mi+2,072 mi
- 17/11/2018139,505 mi
- 06/07/2020139,818 mi+313 mi
- 22/02/2022148,656 mi+8,838 mi
- 07/03/2022148,984 mi+328 mi
- 01/02/2024158,299 mi+9,315 mi
Average of roughly 5,374 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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