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686 MWP

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,201 mi
Last recorded160,201 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration686 MWP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 160,201 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 160,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR RIGID THAT FEEDS OFFSIDE BRAKES (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MULTIPLE EXHAUST LEAKS (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER THE REAR AXLE AT THE FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN AND CRACKING ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 156,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 149,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 149,904 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 142,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

emission readings just with in limits

fuel filler cap O ring perished

Pass 15 Jul 2021 135,067 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 135,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,721 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,174 miles

O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,963 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 102,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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686 MWP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 686 MWP, 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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686 MWP is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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