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A12 WJB

2002 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,074 mi
Last recorded91,074 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,074 miles

Central Front Lamps fogged / condensated NS and OS front

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,564 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,564 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,022 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Jan 2024 89,022 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,667 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,093 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,411 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 83,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,298 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes have movement

both rear brake pipe slightly cororded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,018 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,020 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyres Starting to Crack & Perish

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill & Floorpan Covers Fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2008 47,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,414 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 WJB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A12 WJB, 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 WJB registered?

A12 WJB is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is A12 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 WJB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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