2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YX52 VVC
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 89,253 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX52 VVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 89,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX52 VVC 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 (YX52 VVC) between March 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
YX52 VVC Mileage History
- 27/03/202473,942 mi
- 24/03/202583,061 mi+9,119 mi
- 27/03/202583,062 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/202589,249 mi+6,187 mi
- 29/10/202589,253 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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