2002 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YP02 SOA
2002 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16/05/2002. Recorded mileage 126,066 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
YP02 SOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2024
- 126,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YP02 SOA Mileage History
- 10/03/2022123,896 mi
- 12/03/2022123,925 mi+29 mi
- 04/03/2023125,359 mi+1,434 mi
- 04/03/2023125,384 mi+25 mi
- 15/06/2024126,066 mi+682 mi
Average of roughly 957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP02 SOA 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 (YP02 SOA) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2024 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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