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6272DDT

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6272DDT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,639 miles

Both front arm bushes have movement not eccessive

Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front arm bushes have movement not eccessive

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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6272DDT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6272DDT, 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 6272DDT registered?

6272DDT is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is 6272DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6272DDT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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