2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SL02 YMX
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 187,657 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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SL02 YMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 187,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL02 YMX 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 (SL02 YMX) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SL02 YMX Mileage History
- 11/12/2023182,065 mi
- 03/12/2024186,030 mi+3,965 mi
- 05/12/2024186,030 mi
- 24/11/2025187,657 mi+1,627 mi
- 28/11/2025187,657 mi
Average of roughly 2,845 miles per year across 5 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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