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2002 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · PX52 EKM

PX52 EKM

2002 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2002. Recorded mileage 92,613 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2002 · Carlisle
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 01/09/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,613 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/09/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1895cc

PX52 EKM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
  • 92,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

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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
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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PX52 EKM Mileage History

  1. 16/06/202285,589 mi
  2. 29/06/202285,593 mi+4 mi
  3. 25/07/202390,059 mi+4,466 mi
  4. 03/09/202492,613 mi+2,554 mi

Average of roughly 3,167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

PX52 EKM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 15:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (PX52 EKM) between June 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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