2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · WA52 PWL
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 146,592 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
WA52 PWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 146,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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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WA52 PWL Mileage History
- 03/10/2023141,540 mi
- 30/09/2024143,850 mi+2,310 mi
- 03/10/2024143,850 mi
- 25/09/2025146,590 mi+2,740 mi
- 26/09/2025146,592 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WA52 PWL 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 (WA52 PWL) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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