2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · VA51 FGO
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 149,701 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,701 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.
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.
VA51 FGO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 149,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA51 FGO 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 (VA51 FGO) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adve”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VA51 FGO Mileage History
- 29/10/2021139,799 mi
- 14/09/2022143,536 mi+3,737 mi
- 08/09/2023149,686 mi+6,150 mi
- 26/10/2023149,701 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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