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3889RG11

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3889RG11
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,767 miles

nsf tyre got cracks in tread,not to excess

Fail 9 Dec 2014 79,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes deteriorated,but no excessive movement at present

nsf tyre got cracks in tread,not to excess

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,297 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces

both rear brake discs corroded on outer faces

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,495 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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3889RG11 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 3889RG11, 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 3889RG11 registered?

3889RG11 is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is 3889RG11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3889RG11 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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