2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RO02 BOX
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 165,582 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
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RO02 BOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/04/2026
- 165,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RO02 BOX Mileage History
- 31/03/2022158,271 mi
- 21/04/2023158,868 mi+597 mi
- 01/03/2025160,122 mi+1,254 mi
- 02/03/2025160,142 mi+20 mi
- 04/04/2026165,582 mi+5,440 mi
Average of roughly 1,823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO02 BOX 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 (RO02 BOX) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values exha”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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