2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SW52 BCY
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 77,584 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 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 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
SW52 BCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 77,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW52 BCY Mileage History
- 10/05/202472,821 mi
- 14/05/202472,823 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/202574,514 mi+1,691 mi
- 29/05/202574,514 mi
- 25/06/202677,584 mi+3,070 mi
Average of roughly 2,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW52 BCY 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 BCY) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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