2002 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · YR02 BZP
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 191,141 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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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YR02 BZP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
- 191,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR02 BZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YR02 BZP) between June 2005 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
YR02 BZP Mileage History
- 01/06/200541,038 mi
- 25/05/200651,601 mi+10,563 mi
- 25/05/200761,155 mi+9,554 mi
- 03/06/200869,374 mi+8,219 mi
- 04/06/200869,374 mi
- 18/06/200977,739 mi+8,365 mi
- 18/06/200977,741 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/201086,615 mi+8,874 mi
- 14/07/2011101,952 mi+15,337 mi
- 11/07/2012104,852 mi+2,900 mi
- 18/07/2012104,882 mi+30 mi
- 04/07/2013107,651 mi+2,769 mi
- 11/07/2013107,662 mi+11 mi
- 13/09/2014119,589 mi+11,927 mi
- 01/09/2015141,188 mi+21,599 mi
- 06/09/2016160,894 mi+19,706 mi
- 03/11/2018175,745 mi+14,851 mi
- 07/11/2019181,518 mi+5,773 mi
- 24/10/2020185,588 mi+4,070 mi
- 06/11/2021188,446 mi+2,858 mi
- 06/11/2021188,446 mi
- 09/11/2022191,141 mi+2,695 mi
Average of roughly 8,607 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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