Official DVLA Record

2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · P44 RAG

P44 RAG

2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 102,350 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2002 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 27/02/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
102,350 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/02/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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P44 RAG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2024
  • 102,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P44 RAG Mileage History

  1. 24/02/202291,848 mi
  2. 22/02/202397,402 mi+5,554 mi
  3. 22/02/202397,402 mi
  4. 26/02/2024102,349 mi+4,947 mi
  5. 28/02/2024102,350 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P44 RAG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 07:49
MOT Analysis

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 (P44 RAG) between February 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 February 2024 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: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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