2002 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YT02 FWS
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 124,359 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,359 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.
YT02 FWS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/04/2015
- 124,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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YT02 FWS Mileage History
- 27/03/200668,036 mi
- 28/03/200668,036 mi
- 07/04/200774,761 mi+6,725 mi
- 07/04/200881,623 mi+6,862 mi
- 06/04/200989,046 mi+7,423 mi
- 11/03/201095,896 mi+6,850 mi
- 05/04/2011100,241 mi+4,345 mi
- 12/03/2012104,542 mi+4,301 mi
- 12/03/2012104,542 mi
- 16/03/2013108,666 mi+4,124 mi
- 31/03/2014113,522 mi+4,856 mi
- 25/04/2015124,359 mi+10,837 mi
- 25/04/2015124,359 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
YT02 FWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YT02 FWS) between March 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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