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858 WPD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,298 mi
Last recorded98,298 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration858 WPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,298 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 98,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front washer jets just met requirements may need adjustment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,241 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe bracket corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe bracket corroded

engine light on

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,719 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,376 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,817 miles

offside front indicator loose

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,335 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 70,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,150 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 47,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,704 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,023 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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858 WPD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 858 WPD, 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 858 WPD registered?

858 WPD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is 858 WPD safe to buy?

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