2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RX02 DMZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 85,582 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jul 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,582 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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RX02 DMZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2014
- 85,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX02 DMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (RX02 DMZ) between September 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
RX02 DMZ Mileage History
- 02/09/200632,589 mi
- 14/11/200632,972 mi+383 mi
- 15/11/200632,972 mi
- 08/11/200743,526 mi+10,554 mi
- 05/11/200853,033 mi+9,507 mi
- 06/11/200853,040 mi+7 mi
- 12/11/200958,518 mi+5,478 mi
- 13/11/200958,520 mi+2 mi
- 09/11/201062,232 mi+3,712 mi
- 14/11/201166,415 mi+4,183 mi
- 14/11/201166,415 mi
- 14/11/201273,511 mi+7,096 mi
- 06/11/201380,323 mi+6,812 mi
- 31/10/201485,582 mi+5,259 mi
Average of roughly 6,493 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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