2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · PO52 TXZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 131,141 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
PO52 TXZ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2017
- 131,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PO52 TXZ Mileage History
- 30/11/200540,348 mi
- 30/11/200667,089 mi+26,741 mi
- 22/10/200788,947 mi+21,858 mi
- 08/12/2008101,159 mi+12,212 mi
- 08/12/2009114,783 mi+13,624 mi
- 04/03/2011132,450 mi+17,667 mi
- 30/04/2012125,461 mi-6,989 mi
- 30/04/2012124,462 mi-999 mi
- 27/01/2017131,141 mi+6,679 mi
Average of roughly 8,136 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PO52 TXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (PO52 TXZ) between November 2005 and January 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
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