2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RN02 NBY
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 181,727 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
RN02 NBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 181,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RN02 NBY Mileage History
- 30/06/2023170,008 mi
- 28/06/2024173,936 mi+3,928 mi
- 28/06/2024173,937 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2025177,614 mi+3,677 mi
- 29/07/2026181,727 mi+4,113 mi
Average of roughly 3,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN02 NBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RN02 NBY) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim. (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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