2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SW02 HMJ
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 96,777 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW02 HMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 96,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW02 HMJ Mileage History
- 14/12/202286,901 mi
- 21/12/202389,708 mi+2,807 mi
- 23/12/202492,478 mi+2,770 mi
- 30/12/202492,480 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/202596,777 mi+4,297 mi
Average of roughly 3,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW02 HMJ 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 (SW02 HMJ) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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