2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P12 ABG
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 167,121 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P12 ABG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 167,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P12 ABG 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 (P12 ABG) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
P12 ABG Mileage History
- 21/10/2023157,920 mi
- 22/10/2024164,736 mi+6,816 mi
- 25/10/2024164,756 mi+20 mi
- 14/01/2026167,088 mi+2,332 mi
- 28/01/2026167,121 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 4,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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