2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RJ52 BYD
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 144,446 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RJ52 BYD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 144,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ52 BYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RJ52 BYD) between November 2005 and October 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
RJ52 BYD Mileage History
- 25/11/200513,162 mi
- 23/11/200616,105 mi+2,943 mi
- 11/12/200716,625 mi+520 mi
- 26/11/200820,813 mi+4,188 mi
- 12/11/200922,446 mi+1,633 mi
- 16/11/201024,224 mi+1,778 mi
- 24/11/201125,039 mi+815 mi
- 12/11/201226,327 mi+1,288 mi
- 29/11/201326,758 mi+431 mi
- 28/11/201427,206 mi+448 mi
- 02/04/201527,267 mi+61 mi
- 01/04/201639,874 mi+12,607 mi
- 01/04/201639,874 mi
- 29/03/201753,025 mi+13,151 mi
- 03/04/201867,140 mi+14,115 mi
- 01/04/201982,643 mi+15,503 mi
- 05/10/2020101,660 mi+19,017 mi
- 05/10/2021112,184 mi+10,524 mi
- 05/10/2021112,184 mi
- 04/10/2022121,583 mi+9,399 mi
- 03/10/2023133,989 mi+12,406 mi
- 11/10/2024144,408 mi+10,419 mi
- 17/10/2024144,446 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 6,949 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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