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201 AAD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,944 mi
Last recorded39,944 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration201 AAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,944 miles

(out standing recall)

Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 39,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 39,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 39,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 38,975 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 38,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 38,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,615 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,330 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 23,973 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 23,973 miles

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

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

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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201 AAD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 201 AAD, 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 201 AAD registered?

201 AAD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 201 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 201 AAD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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