2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · R5 BGR
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 122,924 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,924 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
R5 BGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 122,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R5 BGR Mileage History
- 17/02/2023117,857 mi
- 12/02/2024120,332 mi+2,475 mi
- 12/02/2024120,334 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/2025121,388 mi+1,054 mi
- 21/09/2026122,924 mi+1,536 mi
Average of roughly 1,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R5 BGR 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 (R5 BGR) between February 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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