2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · WN52 AVO
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 125,947 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN52 AVO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 125,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN52 AVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (WN52 AVO) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WN52 AVO Mileage History
- 15/09/2022125,940 mi
- 21/09/2022125,947 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 436 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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