2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RK52 OMS
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 164,247 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK52 OMS Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 164,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK52 OMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RK52 OMS) between August 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RK52 OMS Mileage History
- 21/08/200665,893 mi
- 21/08/200665,893 mi
- 17/08/200778,117 mi+12,224 mi
- 18/08/200889,912 mi+11,795 mi
- 18/08/200889,912 mi
- 08/08/2009106,244 mi+16,332 mi
- 08/08/2009106,244 mi
- 28/08/2010119,253 mi+13,009 mi
- 31/08/2010119,253 mi
- 20/09/2011125,909 mi+6,656 mi
- 20/09/2012130,912 mi+5,003 mi
- 20/09/2012130,912 mi
- 16/09/2013135,685 mi+4,773 mi
- 16/09/2013135,685 mi
- 17/09/2014139,107 mi+3,422 mi
- 19/09/2014139,107 mi
- 15/09/2015142,884 mi+3,777 mi
- 12/09/2016147,950 mi+5,066 mi
- 12/09/2016147,950 mi
- 31/08/2017152,414 mi+4,464 mi
- 31/08/2017152,414 mi
- 03/09/2018156,680 mi+4,266 mi
- 03/09/2018156,680 mi
- 02/09/2019158,358 mi+1,678 mi
- 02/09/2019158,358 mi
- 07/09/2020160,329 mi+1,971 mi
- 08/09/2020160,329 mi
- 06/09/2021162,505 mi+2,176 mi
- 31/08/2022164,247 mi+1,742 mi
Average of roughly 6,137 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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