2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · RA02 PFN
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2002. Recorded mileage 149,915 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA02 PFN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 149,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA02 PFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RA02 PFN) between May 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (33 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
RA02 PFN Mileage History
- 19/05/200645,142 mi
- 31/05/200753,092 mi+7,950 mi
- 05/06/200860,435 mi+7,343 mi
- 05/06/200860,435 mi
- 21/04/200965,424 mi+4,989 mi
- 21/04/200965,424 mi
- 16/04/201071,984 mi+6,560 mi
- 16/04/201071,984 mi
- 19/04/201177,493 mi+5,509 mi
- 19/04/201177,493 mi
- 13/04/201283,334 mi+5,841 mi
- 11/04/201388,816 mi+5,482 mi
- 04/04/201494,216 mi+5,400 mi
- 14/04/201597,930 mi+3,714 mi
- 12/04/2016101,702 mi+3,772 mi
- 29/04/2017112,270 mi+10,568 mi
- 19/05/2017112,292 mi+22 mi
- 04/04/2018122,931 mi+10,639 mi
- 05/04/2018122,931 mi
- 05/04/2019103,710 mi-19,221 mi
- 15/09/2020137,357 mi+33,647 mi
- 03/10/2020137,535 mi+178 mi
- 02/10/2021141,021 mi+3,486 mi
- 07/06/2023142,823 mi+1,802 mi
- 15/06/2023142,829 mi+6 mi
- 08/06/2024149,311 mi+6,482 mi
- 17/06/2024149,915 mi+604 mi
Average of roughly 5,795 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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