2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P10 GAG
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 130,836 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P10 GAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 130,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P10 GAG 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 (P10 GAG) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to/rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
P10 GAG Mileage History
- 19/05/2023127,893 mi
- 10/05/2024130,490 mi+2,597 mi
- 17/05/2024130,519 mi+29 mi
- 14/05/2025130,772 mi+253 mi
- 18/06/2025130,836 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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