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A10 EXY

2002 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,974 mi
Last recorded75,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 EXY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

spare number plates stuck over original plates

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,542 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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A10 EXY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A10 EXY, 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 A10 EXY registered?

A10 EXY is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is A10 EXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 EXY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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