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9 LAN

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,441 mi
Last recorded38,441 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 LAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 38,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 37,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 37,382 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,315 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,124 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,021 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 37,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,667 miles

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,614 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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9 LAN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 9 LAN, 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 9 LAN registered?

9 LAN is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is 9 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 LAN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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