2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · SW52 BBF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 171,834 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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.
SW52 BBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 171,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW52 BBF Mileage History
- 30/01/2023167,137 mi
- 04/04/2024169,255 mi+2,118 mi
- 05/04/2024169,263 mi+8 mi
- 14/03/2025170,491 mi+1,228 mi
- 13/04/2026171,834 mi+1,343 mi
Average of roughly 1,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW52 BBF 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 (SW52 BBF) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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 (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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