2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · S33 OAM
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 340,800 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 340,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S33 OAM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 340,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S33 OAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (S33 OAM) between July 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 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 (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S33 OAM Mileage History
- 17/07/200699,437 mi
- 09/10/2007106,766 mi+7,329 mi
- 04/10/2008118,741 mi+11,975 mi
- 07/10/2009131,911 mi+13,170 mi
- 07/10/2010149,903 mi+17,992 mi
- 01/10/2011163,504 mi+13,601 mi
- 05/10/2012174,168 mi+10,664 mi
- 03/03/2014188,588 mi+14,420 mi
- 21/02/2015200,387 mi+11,799 mi
- 26/02/2016223,403 mi+23,016 mi
- 28/02/2017242,584 mi+19,181 mi
- 01/03/2018255,170 mi+12,586 mi
- 23/02/2019271,438 mi+16,268 mi
- 21/02/2020280,402 mi+8,964 mi
- 25/02/2020280,508 mi+106 mi
- 04/03/2021287,126 mi+6,618 mi
- 10/02/2022298,097 mi+10,971 mi
- 04/03/2023306,820 mi+8,723 mi
- 04/03/2023306,820 mi
- 02/03/2024318,965 mi+12,145 mi
- 02/03/2024318,965 mi
- 01/03/2025331,762 mi+12,797 mi
- 28/02/2026340,800 mi+9,038 mi
- 28/02/2026340,800 mi
Average of roughly 12,303 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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