2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SP02 YXT
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 165,234 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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SP02 YXT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2022
- 165,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP02 YXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (SP02 YXT) between January 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2022 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
SP02 YXT Mileage History
- 04/01/2022165,234 mi
- 06/02/2022165,234 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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