2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R7 RVV
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 145,259 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,259 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
R7 RVV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2019
- 145,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 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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R7 RVV Mileage History
- 01/04/200653,745 mi
- 31/03/200759,487 mi+5,742 mi
- 17/09/200761,415 mi+1,928 mi
- 18/09/200761,415 mi
- 27/01/200972,190 mi+10,775 mi
- 27/01/200972,190 mi
- 10/02/201078,127 mi+5,937 mi
- 09/02/201187,678 mi+9,551 mi
- 28/01/201293,647 mi+5,969 mi
- 05/02/2013101,129 mi+7,482 mi
- 31/01/2014104,409 mi+3,280 mi
- 31/01/2014104,409 mi
- 29/01/2015109,358 mi+4,949 mi
- 24/02/2016117,940 mi+8,582 mi
- 09/03/2017123,033 mi+5,093 mi
- 20/03/2018130,377 mi+7,344 mi
- 22/03/2019145,259 mi+14,882 mi
Average of roughly 7,054 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R7 RVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (R7 RVV) between April 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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