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2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,694 mi
Last recorded114,694 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,036 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 102,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,531 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 97,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,886 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside outer link arm top joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,304 miles

top covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,656 miles

both front tyres worn very close to cords on inner edge (border line)

front alloy support brace on under side bent

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 72,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,529 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 61,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,977 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,516 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 47,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s bonnet catch not locking /holding down

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,401 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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11 BMW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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11 BMW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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