2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · WN52 VVZ
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08/11/2002. Recorded mileage 175,009 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
WN52 VVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 175,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WN52 VVZ Mileage History
- 29/03/2023165,732 mi
- 14/06/2024171,921 mi+6,189 mi
- 18/06/2024171,924 mi+3 mi
- 12/12/2025175,008 mi+3,084 mi
- 12/12/2025175,009 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WN52 VVZ 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 (WN52 VVZ) between March 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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