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6072 PH

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6072 PH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 70,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 57,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 51,387 miles

Front & Rear suspension components has rust.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens has crack.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 51,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front & Rear suspension components has rust.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens has crack.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,566 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 47,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe connector corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe connector corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 46,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 44,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,094 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 41,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,910 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,907 miles

Offside tyre is flat.

Pass 12 May 2010 35,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,540 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,471 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 28,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 26,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,897 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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6072 PH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 6072 PH, 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 6072 PH?

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What year was 6072 PH registered?

6072 PH is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is 6072 PH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6072 PH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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