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A11 SET

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 81,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 81,929 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 57,649 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,132 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 57,125 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,621 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,270 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,954 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slight movement

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

chip in screen

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit ,perished and cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

child seat

Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit ,perished and cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

child seat

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the centre.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the centre.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,085 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in steering rack

slight movement o//s/f lower balljoint

Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,024 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,111 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 13,966 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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A11 SET is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A11 SET, 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 A11 SET registered?

A11 SET is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is A11 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 SET shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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