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1949 AH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,624 mi
Last recorded8,624 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1949 AH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 8,624 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 8,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 8,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 8,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 8,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 8,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 8,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 8,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 8,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 8,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2007 6,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,598 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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1949 AH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1949 AH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1949 AH registered?

1949 AH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is 1949 AH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1949 AH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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