VIN 3BMXSPPA22S080197 — 2002 Motor Coach Industries (MOTORCOACH) 102GL3 Intercity/G4500
Recorded with Bls Charters Inc · USDOT 846781
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BMXSPPA22S080197 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Make | Motor Coach Industries (MOTORCOACH) |
| Model | 102GL3 Intercity/G4500 |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plate | AL 1197329 (Alabama) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-26 to 2025-12-02 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | 3BMXSPPA22S080197 | AL 1197329 | BLS CHARTERS INC · USDOT 846781 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Bls Charters Inc Active
- USDOT
- 846781
- MC
- 374156
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Dothan, AL
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 19
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 14
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 15.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-02). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
3BMXSPPA22S080197 is a 2002 Motor Coach Industries 102GL3 Intercity/G4500 operated by Bls Charters Inc (USDOT 846781). License plate on its inspection records: AL 1197329. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2002 Motor Coach Industries 102GL3 Intercity/G4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BMXSPPA22S080197. It is a bus built by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. at the SAHAGUN plant. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 12.7L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-26 and 2025-12-02. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-02) was in Alabama, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Bls Charters Inc (USDOT 846781) from 2025-06-26 to 2025-12-02 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
| Model | 102GL3 Intercity/G4500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Series | G Series |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| Manufacturer | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SAHAGUN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Series 60 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12.7 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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