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254 HYB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,287 mi
Last recorded69,287 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration254 HYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 69,287 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,563 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,284 miles

Nearside Rear Bumpstop broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,514 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 58,797 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,425 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 36,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,183 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 29 Jun 2010 22,935 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,628 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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254 HYB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 254 HYB, 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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What year was 254 HYB registered?

254 HYB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is 254 HYB safe to buy?

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