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400 NMG

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,233 mi
Last recorded33,233 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 NMG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 33,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre fitted wrong way around ie inside on the outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 33,233 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre fitted wrong way around ie inside on the outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 32,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,312 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 32,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 31,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,718 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 30,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,149 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,453 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,949 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 14,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 12,904 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,585 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 9,497 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage tyre wall

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2006 9,497 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight damage tyre wall

offside rear light lens cracked

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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400 NMG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 400 NMG, 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

How do I check the history of 400 NMG?

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What year was 400 NMG registered?

400 NMG is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is 400 NMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 NMG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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