2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · P30 JAN
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 135,252 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P30 JAN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 135,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P30 JAN 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 (P30 JAN) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
P30 JAN Mileage History
- 07/01/200663,091 mi
- 30/05/200770,666 mi+7,575 mi
- 09/05/200875,145 mi+4,479 mi
- 16/05/200980,427 mi+5,282 mi
- 15/05/201084,515 mi+4,088 mi
- 14/05/201187,688 mi+3,173 mi
- 04/05/201291,915 mi+4,227 mi
- 04/05/201396,376 mi+4,461 mi
- 17/05/2014100,868 mi+4,492 mi
- 09/05/2015104,606 mi+3,738 mi
- 18/05/2015104,607 mi+1 mi
- 07/05/2016109,069 mi+4,462 mi
- 06/05/2017113,400 mi+4,331 mi
- 08/05/2017113,403 mi+3 mi
- 12/05/2018117,014 mi+3,611 mi
- 11/05/2019120,084 mi+3,070 mi
- 11/05/2019120,084 mi
- 30/07/2020123,397 mi+3,313 mi
- 23/07/2021125,950 mi+2,553 mi
- 28/07/2022128,417 mi+2,467 mi
- 01/08/2022128,434 mi+17 mi
- 28/07/2023130,240 mi+1,806 mi
- 26/07/2024131,815 mi+1,575 mi
- 25/07/2025133,392 mi+1,577 mi
- 31/07/2026135,252 mi+1,860 mi
Average of roughly 3,510 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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