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359 TVW

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration359 TVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,062 miles

both front tyres cracking at outer and inner treads also cracking between treads

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres cracking at outer and inner treads

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,180 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,207 miles

Rear Inner pads look low not see well

fuel cap seal deteriorating ,

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,239 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)

traction control light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,735 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,316 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 41,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,262 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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359 TVW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 359 TVW, 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 359 TVW registered?

359 TVW is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is 359 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 359 TVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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