2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V10 RAC
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2002. Recorded mileage 133,601 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
V10 RAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 133,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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V10 RAC Mileage History
- 18/07/2023120,156 mi
- 26/07/2023120,405 mi+249 mi
- 04/07/2024125,228 mi+4,823 mi
- 25/06/2025129,486 mi+4,258 mi
- 13/07/2026133,601 mi+4,115 mi
Average of roughly 4,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V10 RAC 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 (V10 RAC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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