2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YL02 UXT
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 107,808 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jan 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,808 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.
YL02 UXT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2015
- 107,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YL02 UXT Mileage History
- 08/08/200576,065 mi
- 27/07/200683,131 mi+7,066 mi
- 02/08/200788,629 mi+5,498 mi
- 22/07/200858,091 mi-30,538 mi
- 24/07/200963,014 mi+4,923 mi
- 28/07/200963,014 mi
- 05/08/201075,416 mi+12,402 mi
- 13/08/201075,661 mi+245 mi
- 23/02/201279,120 mi+3,459 mi
- 27/02/201279,141 mi+21 mi
- 26/02/201391,350 mi+12,209 mi
- 27/02/201391,350 mi
- 29/04/201498,671 mi+7,321 mi
- 20/04/2015107,808 mi+9,137 mi
Average of roughly 3,273 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YL02 UXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YL02 UXT) between August 2005 and April 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2015 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 (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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