2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RV52 XED
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 159,100 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,100 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
RV52 XED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 159,100 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: 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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RV52 XED Mileage History
- 21/09/2022142,999 mi
- 20/09/2023149,179 mi+6,180 mi
- 30/09/2024154,400 mi+5,221 mi
- 02/10/2024154,405 mi+5 mi
- 10/10/2025159,100 mi+4,695 mi
Average of roughly 5,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV52 XED 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 (RV52 XED) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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