2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YG02 WDO
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 104,963 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
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YG02 WDO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2014
- 104,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG02 WDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YG02 WDO) between October 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
YG02 WDO Mileage History
- 30/10/200647,683 mi
- 03/10/200765,850 mi+18,167 mi
- 29/10/200872,581 mi+6,731 mi
- 29/10/200981,995 mi+9,414 mi
- 21/04/201191,919 mi+9,924 mi
- 22/04/201191,920 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/201291,941 mi+21 mi
- 26/04/201291,941 mi
- 01/05/201398,748 mi+6,807 mi
- 12/08/2014104,714 mi+5,966 mi
- 22/08/2014104,963 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 7,333 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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