2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF02 YVY
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2002. Recorded mileage 106,661 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1995cc
YF02 YVY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2010
- 106,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 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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YF02 YVY Mileage History
- 02/07/2006140,203 mi
- 12/12/200794,916 mi-45,287 mi
- 16/01/200894,916 mi
- 16/01/200895,225 mi+309 mi
- 08/01/200999,217 mi+3,992 mi
- 15/01/200999,299 mi+82 mi
- 28/06/2010106,661 mi+7,362 mi
Average of roughly -8,408 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YF02 YVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YF02 YVY) between July 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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