2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · WA52 WYB
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 134,984 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,984 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.
WA52 WYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2023
- 134,984 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.
WA52 WYB 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 (WA52 WYB) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2023 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WA52 WYB Mileage History
- 02/09/2022132,709 mi
- 08/09/2022132,725 mi+16 mi
- 11/08/2023134,950 mi+2,225 mi
- 14/08/2023134,984 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,403 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WA52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WA52WYB.
MITSUBISHI
L200 DOUBLE CAB
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
HONDA
CR-V
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
CR-V
FORD
ECOSPORT ST-LINE DESIGN
HONDA
HR-V
HONDA
CR-V
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
JAZZ
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.