2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · SE52 DXS
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 79,476 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE52 DXS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 79,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE52 DXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (SE52 DXS) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
SE52 DXS Mileage History
- 07/03/202273,978 mi
- 09/03/202378,526 mi+4,548 mi
- 09/03/202378,526 mi
- 28/11/202579,476 mi+950 mi
Average of roughly 1,474 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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