2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SP02 MBF
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 109,500 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP02 MBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 109,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP02 MBF 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 (SP02 MBF) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 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: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SP02 MBF Mileage History
- 01/11/202398,475 mi
- 12/11/2024103,475 mi+5,000 mi
- 20/11/2024103,475 mi
- 21/01/2026109,497 mi+6,022 mi
- 28/01/2026109,500 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,915 miles per year across 5 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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