2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RX02 AAU
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 141,375 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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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RX02 AAU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2023
- 141,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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RX02 AAU Mileage History
- 09/08/2022137,994 mi
- 12/08/2023141,375 mi+3,381 mi
- 12/08/2023141,375 mi
Average of roughly 3,355 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RX02 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RX02 AAU) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 3 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.
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