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947 DHR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,892 mi
Last recorded54,892 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration947 DHR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,453 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2024 51,310 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 4 Mar 2023 50,171 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 5 Mar 2022 48,471 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 6 Mar 2021 47,212 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,768 miles

engine cover and under tray

Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,401 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,902 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover and under trays fitted

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,675 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,011 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in

engine cover and underside tray fitted

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,609 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 13,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 6,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 6,016 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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947 DHR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 947 DHR, 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

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What year was 947 DHR registered?

947 DHR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is 947 DHR safe to buy?

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