2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RL51 OLB
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19/02/2002. Recorded mileage 113,582 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2171cc
RL51 OLB Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2022
- 113,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
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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RL51 OLB Mileage History
- 27/02/200644,272 mi
- 27/02/200644,272 mi
- 27/02/200748,435 mi+4,163 mi
- 06/03/200853,265 mi+4,830 mi
- 06/03/200853,266 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/200956,384 mi+3,118 mi
- 04/03/200956,384 mi
- 12/02/201060,586 mi+4,202 mi
- 17/02/201060,586 mi
- 01/03/201165,003 mi+4,417 mi
- 02/03/201165,003 mi
- 05/03/201269,282 mi+4,279 mi
- 05/03/201269,282 mi
- 14/03/201373,841 mi+4,559 mi
- 14/03/201373,841 mi
- 11/03/201476,380 mi+2,539 mi
- 11/03/201476,381 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/201579,881 mi+3,500 mi
- 13/03/201579,881 mi
- 24/03/201686,572 mi+6,691 mi
- 30/03/201791,971 mi+5,399 mi
- 31/03/201791,973 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/201896,759 mi+4,786 mi
- 27/02/201896,759 mi
- 19/02/2019100,133 mi+3,374 mi
- 19/02/2019100,134 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2020103,520 mi+3,386 mi
- 27/02/2020103,520 mi
- 23/02/2021107,208 mi+3,688 mi
- 01/03/2022113,582 mi+6,374 mi
- 01/03/2022113,582 mi
Average of roughly 4,330 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
RL51 OLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RL51 OLB) between February 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Tyres (31 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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