2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RX02 TWD
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 145,477 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX02 TWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 145,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX02 TWD 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 (RX02 TWD) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake pipe union broken from chassis (1.1.21 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
RX02 TWD Mileage History
- 14/05/2024121,415 mi
- 08/05/2025133,183 mi+11,768 mi
- 08/05/2025132,183 mi-1,000 mi
- 08/07/2026145,477 mi+13,294 mi
- 08/07/2026145,477 mi
Average of roughly 11,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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