2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · R33 RAR
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 83,546 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
R33 RAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 83,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R33 RAR Mileage History
- 26/09/202267,904 mi
- 30/10/202373,266 mi+5,362 mi
- 13/11/202373,267 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/202478,092 mi+4,825 mi
- 06/11/202583,546 mi+5,454 mi
Average of roughly 5,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R33 RAR 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 (R33 RAR) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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