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9762 VR

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

20,811 mi
Last recorded20,811 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9762 VR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 20,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 19,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 19,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,626 miles

Nearside Front stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,714 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 15,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 14,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres 26/2002 recommend replacement

Fail 5 Mar 2014 12,449 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres 26/2002 recommend replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,509 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 8,509 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,188 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 4,469 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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9762 VR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 9762 VR, 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 9762 VR registered?

9762 VR is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 9762 VR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9762 VR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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