2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SP02 YYJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 141,955 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,955 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SP02 YYJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 141,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP02 YYJ 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 (SP02 YYJ) between August 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 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 (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SP02 YYJ Mileage History
- 13/08/2025133,272 mi
- 25/08/2025133,296 mi+24 mi
- 05/02/2026141,924 mi+8,628 mi
- 09/02/2026141,955 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 17,617 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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