2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SE02 TZK
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 76,499 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2020. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,499 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.
SE02 TZK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2019
- 76,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SE02 TZK Mileage History
- 26/01/200631,065 mi
- 18/04/200740,553 mi+9,488 mi
- 30/10/200848,697 mi+8,144 mi
- 10/11/200848,698 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/200948,812 mi+114 mi
- 16/11/201055,969 mi+7,157 mi
- 06/02/201261,295 mi+5,326 mi
- 08/02/201261,295 mi
- 01/02/201364,466 mi+3,171 mi
- 04/02/201364,466 mi
- 17/03/201471,515 mi+7,049 mi
- 30/04/201575,481 mi+3,966 mi
- 02/05/201575,483 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/201976,499 mi+1,016 mi
- 29/06/201976,499 mi
Average of roughly 3,385 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
SE02 TZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (SE02 TZK) between January 2006 and June 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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