Official DVLA Record

2002 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RL51 OLB

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/02/2023
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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RL51 OLB Mileage History

  1. 27/02/200644,272 mi
  2. 27/02/200644,272 mi
  3. 27/02/200748,435 mi+4,163 mi
  4. 06/03/200853,265 mi+4,830 mi
  5. 06/03/200853,266 mi+1 mi
  6. 03/03/200956,384 mi+3,118 mi
  7. 04/03/200956,384 mi
  8. 12/02/201060,586 mi+4,202 mi
  9. 17/02/201060,586 mi
  10. 01/03/201165,003 mi+4,417 mi
  11. 02/03/201165,003 mi
  12. 05/03/201269,282 mi+4,279 mi
  13. 05/03/201269,282 mi
  14. 14/03/201373,841 mi+4,559 mi
  15. 14/03/201373,841 mi
  16. 11/03/201476,380 mi+2,539 mi
  17. 11/03/201476,381 mi+1 mi
  18. 13/03/201579,881 mi+3,500 mi
  19. 13/03/201579,881 mi
  20. 24/03/201686,572 mi+6,691 mi
  21. 30/03/201791,971 mi+5,399 mi
  22. 31/03/201791,973 mi+2 mi
  23. 27/02/201896,759 mi+4,786 mi
  24. 27/02/201896,759 mi
  25. 19/02/2019100,133 mi+3,374 mi
  26. 19/02/2019100,134 mi+1 mi
  27. 26/02/2020103,520 mi+3,386 mi
  28. 27/02/2020103,520 mi
  29. 23/02/2021107,208 mi+3,688 mi
  30. 01/03/2022113,582 mi+6,374 mi
  31. 01/03/2022113,582 mi

Average of roughly 4,330 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

RL51 OLB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 12:12
MOT Analysis

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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