2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VN02 LBF
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 189,696 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
VN02 LBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 189,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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VN02 LBF Mileage History
- 21/05/2025174,592 mi
- 17/06/2025174,645 mi+53 mi
- 17/06/2025174,645 mi
- 17/06/2026189,666 mi+15,021 mi
- 18/06/2026189,696 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 14,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN02 LBF 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 (VN02 LBF) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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