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A12 OBV

2002 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,497 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 103,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,279 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 79,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 70,368 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,607 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres damage to outter side walls but nopt showing canvas or cords

Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,448 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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A12 OBV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 OBV, 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 A12 OBV registered?

A12 OBV is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is A12 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 OBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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