2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RV51 FBF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/01/2002. Recorded mileage 96,178 miles. MOT valid until 18/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,178 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
RV51 FBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 96,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RV51 FBF Mileage History
- 02/11/202286,702 mi
- 11/11/202390,804 mi+4,102 mi
- 09/11/202493,670 mi+2,866 mi
- 09/11/202493,678 mi+8 mi
- 08/11/202596,178 mi+2,500 mi
Average of roughly 3,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV51 FBF 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 (RV51 FBF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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