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2238 DW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,059 mi
Last recorded64,059 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2238 DW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil requires further attention (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 56,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight cracking to outer edge of rear tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,279 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight cracking to outer edge of rear tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,906 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 47,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS/TCS light stays on (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,552 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,975 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,958 miles

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS VERY LOW 2/ N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 3/ VERY SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,166 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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2238 DW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 2238 DW, 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 2238 DW registered?

2238 DW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is 2238 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2238 DW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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