2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RF52 AOM
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 176,165 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RF52 AOM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 176,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RF52 AOM Mileage History
- 05/10/2022157,369 mi
- 22/09/2023165,657 mi+8,288 mi
- 25/10/2024176,165 mi+10,508 mi
Average of roughly 9,142 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RF52 AOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RF52 AOM) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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