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2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 BN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( Chipped Screen ) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,598 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 80,598 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,206 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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900 BN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 900 BN, 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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900 BN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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